The Pakistani community in the UK pays tribute to the armed forces, political leadership and nation
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom celebrated the 1st anniversary of Marka-e-Haq at a ceremony in London on Friday.
The event was attended by British Parliamentarians, Councilors of Pakistani origin, businessmen, High Commission officials, media representatives and a large number of prominent members of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK.
The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the 2025 conflict with India, which began with the Pahalgam attack on 22 April and ended with a ceasefire on 10 May following Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.
According to a statement issued today, Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner to the UK, Haseeb bin Aziz, said “the assembly paid the highest tribute to the heroic armed forces of Pakistan; its fearless soldiers, sailors and airmen who stood like an iron shield in defense of the holy land”.
He further said that with “unsurpassed courage, unwavering determination and exemplary professionalism”, Pakistan’s military had “upheld the dignity and honor of the flag”.
1st anniversary of Marka-e-Haq commemorated at Pakistan High Commission, London
The High Commission of Pakistan in London celebrated the 1st anniversary of Marka-e-Haq at a ceremony in London. The event was attended by British parliamentarians, Pakistan origin… pic.twitter.com/c4O1ufFk5L
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He said that during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the military’s response was “swift, decisive and precise”, demonstrating a “level of operational excellence that won worldwide recognition”.
Aziz also appreciated the Pakistani diaspora in Britain, saying they had stood as “true ambassadors for Pakistan by defending the homeland with conviction and demonstrating unwavering solidarity”.
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Defense and Naval Adviser Commodore Jawad Khawaja and Army and Air Adviser Colonel Mohsin Waqar, in their remarks, stated that Pakistan’s defense forces in “exemplary unison thwarted the nefarious designs of the enemy and protected the country’s sovereignty”.
The statement further stated that Minister (Press) Mr. Ali Nawaz Malik briefed the audience about effective measures taken by the Pakistan High Commission to keep the British media informed during Marka-e-Haq and presented the country’s “firm and principled stand to counter the false narrative” propagated by India through the media.
Representatives of the Pakistani community in the UK paid tribute to the armed forces, the political leadership and the entire nation, which stood “resolute and united” during the Marka-e-Haq.
The assembly members pledged that Marka-e-Haq would continue to unite the nation towards building a stronger and more resilient Pakistan, the statement concluded.
