The spectacular Pakistan Day Military parade is currently underway at Parade Avenue in Islamabad.

The event formally began with the national anthem.

Following the recitation of holy Quran, President Asif Ali Zardari observed the parade from a jeep.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also attending the parade.  

The Saudi Defense Minister is attending the parade as a guest of honour.

The impressive ceremony kicked off with the fly past of fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy. Newly inducted J-10 C , indigenously built JF-17 , F-16 and Mirage   fighter jets as well as AWACs, P-3C Orion and ATR participated in the fly past.