• Source:JND

Iran War 2026: Amid the ongoing war between Iran and the joint forces of Israel and the US, Pakistan has reportedly cancelled its Republic Day parade on March 23. As per Arab News, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office confirmed that the grand event was cancelled due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East region. The conflict has led to a significant hike in the prices of oil in Asian countries, especially Pakistan.

Pakistan celebrates its Republic Day on March 23 with a grand parade featuring the armed forces, showing its military might. Apart from this, the significant day is marked by a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals. However, Sharif's office stated that Pakistan will celebrate this year's Republic Day with simple flag-hoisting ceremonies.

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"This measure is being taken to ensure that the resilience and unwavering commitment of the nation to the ideals of Pakistan Day remain aligned with the broader austerity framework," the statement said. "Ministries, divisions and departments are advised to mark the occasion in a solemn and respectful manner, ensuring that the essence of the day is preserved despite the scaled-down celebrations," it added.

Pak government measures amid crisis:

- Restrictions on government vehicles: 60 per cent of the country's government vehicles will be off the roads for the next two months. Apart from this, fuel allowances for government officials have been reduced by 50 per cent.

- Salary cuts: All ministers will not take salaries for two months to show solidarity during the crisis, while MPs' salaries have been cut by 25 per cent.

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- Changes in working culture: Government offices will now be open only four days a week. Employees will work from home the rest of the time to reduce electricity and transportation costs.

The war in the Middle East region has entered its third week, with no signs of immediate relief.


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