At National Rally, Pakistan President Vows to End Terrorism

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain praised his country’s security forces and pledged to continue the fight against terrorism, speaking at a rally during a national holiday.

Hussain spoke Wednesday at a military parade to mark Pakistan’s Republic Day at a stadium in Islamabad.

The event was held amid tight security, with authorities disabling mobile phone services in the city to thwart possible attacks.