epa11238882 Pakistani army soldiers stand on a vehicle carrying a long-range ballistic missile Shaheen during a ceremony to mark Pakistan's Republic Day in Islamabad, Pakistan, 23 March 2024. Pakistan celebrates its Republic Day on 23 March, also known as Pakistan Resolution Day or Pakistan Day, which marks the day on 23 March 1940, when the Muslim League demanded a separate state from India. EPA/SOHAIL SHAHZAD