Pakistan observed March 23 without the traditional military parade as the government adopted austerity measures linked to the ...

Pakistan has cancelled its Republic Day parade on March 23 due to the Middle East crisis, which has triggered an oil crisis.

The government of Pakistan announced Tuesday that the March 23 military parade and related ceremonies will not be held this year in light of ongoing economic constraints linked to the Gulf oil crisis.

Fuel shortages and soaring prices force Islamabad to scale back celebrations and impose austerity measures.