Republic Day commemorates the March 23, 1940 resolution that led to the creation of Pakistan seven years later.
Pakistan held its first Republic Day parade on Monday March 23,2015 after a gap of 7 years to underscore improved security around the country following recent military-led counterterrorism operations.
Security was extremely tight in Islamabad, particularly around the venue where aerial military expertise was demonstrated as fighter planes and helicopters flew over the scenic capital city.
Among other military weapons and equipment, the country also demonstrated its first locally manufactured armed drone aircraft.
Pakistani civilian and military leaders attended Monday’s display of military strength
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain, while addressing the participants of the parade, reiterated that Pakistan desired relations with India “on the basis of equality," saying the Kashmir dispute needs to be resolved in accordance with the wishes of the people of the divided Himalayan region.
Bilateral relations have been particularly tense since the 2008 Mumbai attacks that India blamed on Pakistan-based Islamist outfits, allegedly with links to the country's spy agency.
In his Twitter post Monday March 23,2015, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he conveyed his greetings to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz. "It is my firm conviction that all outstanding issues can be resolved through bilateral dialogue in an atmosphere free from terror and violence," Modi said.
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