Pakistan day parade rehearsal, phone service to remain suspended in twin cities

Pakistan day parade rehearsal, phone service to remain suspended in twin cities

Islamabad (Staff Report): Full dress rehearsal of Pakistan Day parade is currently underway at Shakarparian Parade Ground Islamabad.

Contingent of Army, Navy, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Frontier Corps (FC), Northern Light Infantry, Mujahid Force and other services are participating in the rehearsal whereas numbers of PAF fighter aircraft, Pakistan Navy and helicopters of Army Aviation are going to rehearse fly-past for the final day.

According to reports, strict security measures have been taken in the twin cities, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, to avoid any untoward incident. Mobile phone service in different parts of the twin cities will remain suspended from 6am to 1pm due to the rehearsal.

Meanwhile, Islamabad Traffic Police has established a special traffic plan for Pakistan Day.

According to the plan, the heavy traffic entry will not be allowed today, Tuesday and Thursday.