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During a routine rehearsal for the 23 March parade, a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder intercepted and shot down a loitering munition drone described as Afghan Taliban in origin over Islamabad. The operation demonstrated the air force's readiness to neutralize airborne threats in the capital during high-security events. Further details on the drone's fate or any impacts were not provided in the initial report, but the incident underscores the effectiveness of air defense measures during disciplined parade preparations.