Pakistan Day 2026: No Parade Held Amid Austerity Measures

The whole Pakistan is celebrating Pakistan Day March 23, with a new obligation to turn the country into a true Islamic and social state, as the same our Quaid’s imaged.

On this year Pakistan day 2026, no Parade and other major events scheduled, due to the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and related austerity measures. The government choosing to minimize all celebrations.

On March 23 Pakistan Day, every year, remembers the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League commanded a distinct nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire.

All over the country, March 23 was remarkable with simple flag-lifting ceremonies. It starts with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals.

Special prayers were also offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for the country’s progress, peace, and prosperity.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rewarded honor to national heroes, as well as to those who forfeited their lives for Pakistan’s formation and constancy.

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Message of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan Day, 23rd March, 2026.

On this historic national occasion of Pakistan Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire nation.

23rd of March holds the status of a… pic.twitter.com/Uqvg0g8VlA

— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) March 22, 2026

“Pakistan Day reminds us that unity and solidarity are the most important elements in transforming national resolve into reality.”

~ President Asif Ali Zardari’s message on Pakistan Day pic.twitter.com/eTOphyJZkm

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) March 23, 2026

They message, that today Pakistan place upright towards wisdom, struggle, and sacrifices of its founding leaders, and also emphasizes that, Pakistan made noteworthy growth through fortitude and support, including building strong institutions, enhancing defense capabilities, and combating terrorism. They also said the nation remains strong, proud, and ready to face any challenges.

He also said that no group would be permissible to use foreign land compared to Pakistan.

The Prime Minister said the government has worked to progress the economy and bring it toward solidity in spite of many encounters.

He also said that, lasting peace in South Asia depends on solving the Kashmir issue honestly. And also added that Pakistan will continue to support the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir morally, politically, and diplomatically.

The Staff of Chief of Army and other service chiefs also congratulated the nation on Pakistan Day.

‘March 23, 1940, was a turning point in history that led to the creation of Pakistan,’ they said.

They also said that the armed forces, along with the people and law implementation interventions, persist united and strong-minded to protect the country and abolish all terrorizations to its refuge.

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