PM Shehbaz Sharif Hoists National Flag to Mark Pakistan Day

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoisted the national flag to mark the Pakistan Day during a simple but a dignified ceremony held here on Monday after military parade was canceled due to austerity amid global oil crisis.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar was also present at the ceremony along with other officials.

This year, the government observed the Pakistan Day under austerity and energy-saving measures, canceling the traditional military parade and all major ceremonies scheduled for the 23 March 2026.

The government had directed all public departments to keep celebrations limited, while the customary national civil awards investiture ceremony was also postponed. The awards ceremony will now be held on April 28, 2026.

The Prime Minister also instructed Pakistani embassies abroad to observe the Pakistan Day with simplicity and avoid large-scale events.