- ISPR issues statement on the occasion of the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq.
- Pakistan’s air force is praised for defending the country’s airspace during the India clash.
- Pakistan warns enemies to get stronger response over any future aggression.
Pakistan’s armed forces are celebrating the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq by paying tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and reaffirming their resolve to defend the country against any future threat, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
In a statement issued late in the evening, the military’s media wing described the events of the night of May 6-7 last year as a “decisive chapter” in Pakistan’s military history. The episode boosted national confidence and strengthened the resolve of the armed forces in the face of regional tensions following India’s attack on the country, according to the statement.
The ISPR praised the Pakistan Air Force for its professionalism, operational focus and rapid modernization. It said the PAF had continued to enhance its capabilities through induction of advanced systems and operational use of new technologies aimed at preparing for future warfare.
“By mastering the skillful employment of multi-domain operations, the Pakistan Air Force continues to consolidate itself into a future-focused and capable air force, fully prepared to uphold Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of the evolving nature and parameters of modern air warfare,” it said.
According to the statement, the Air Force had also expanded its expertise in multi-domain operations, enabling it to respond effectively to the evolving nature of modern warfare. The military said these operations reflected PAF’s readiness to protect Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The armed forces emphasized that Pakistan is a “peace-loving country” with a responsible strategic outlook, adding that all military efforts remained focused on maintaining regional peace, stability and security. However, the statement highlighted that peace for Pakistan could not be separated from “honour, dignity and sovereign equality”.
“Peace for Pakistan has always been inseparable from honor, dignity and sovereign equality,” it noted.
The ISPR said Pakistan’s armed forces remained fully aware of the changing geopolitical realities and the military build-up of rival forces in the region. It added that investments continued to be made in advanced technologies, critical capabilities and professional training to prepare for future challenges.
The statement also included a warning to opponents, saying that any aggression against Pakistan would be met with “greater force, precision and determination” than what had been seen during Marka-e-Haq.
“Any hostile design against Pakistan will be met with even greater force, precision and determination far stronger than what was seen by the adversary during Marka-e-Haq, Insha’Allah,” the statement stressed.
Paying tribute to service personnel, the military acknowledged the “professionalism, sacrifice and tireless efforts” of Pakistan Air Force members, describing their role as central to the defense of the country’s airspace.
The military’s media wing ended the statement with the slogan “Pakistan hamesha Zindabad” while describing the “second to none” Pakistan Air Force as a symbol of “pride, strength and confidence” for the nation.
