President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have marked an anniversary of Marka-e-Haqdescribing it as a defining moment of national resolve, unity and resilience, while paying tribute to the armed forces and reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to sovereignty, regional stability and peace, Radio Pakistan reported.

The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the 2025 conflict with India, which began with the Pahalgam attack on April 22 and ended with a ceasefire on May 10 following Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.

In his message on the occasion of the first marking of Marka-e-Haqsaid the President a year ago, Pakistan was put to the test and it did not blink, adding that the events of April and May last year were not just a military episode; they were a moment of national reckoning.

President Zardari said that when India, under the guise of Pahalgam false flag operation, launched unprovoked attacks on our soil, targeting primarily civilian areas besides military installations, Pakistan responded with discipline, precision, courage and unity. He said Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the pivotal centerpiece of Marka-e-Haqdemonstrated what our armed forces are capable of when the country stands behind them as one.

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He went on to say that Marka-e-Haq showed the world that Pakistan’s deterrence is not a slogan; it rests on professional competence, coordination of three services and the determination of a people who will not accept aggression lying down.

The President said we salute our men and women in uniform and we bow our heads in honor of every martyr who gave his life so that this nation could stand tall. It is part of our DNA that when a war is forced upon us, every Pakistani becomes a soldier, some in uniform and most without.

President Zardari said that today Pakistan is recognized as a state that not only knows how to defend itself but also acts as a guarantor of peace and stability.

Referring to recent tensions in West Asia, the President said that through responsible and balanced diplomacy, Pakistan played a key role in facilitating a ceasefire between the US and Iran and bringing both sides to the negotiating table.

He said our efforts helped avoid further bloodshed and contributed to stabilizing the wider regional environment. Pakistan will continue its efforts to promote peace, dialogue and stability wherever it can make a difference.

Zardari said he would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that the Kashmir dispute remains the main cause of instability in this region. No honest account of South Asia’s security challenges can avoid that truth. The aspirations of the Kashmiri people, enshrined in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, have not been extinguished by decades of occupation. They shouldn’t be. Pakistan’s commitment to a just and legal solution remains unchanged.

The President said that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is tantamount to the weaponization of water. The treaty, brokered by the World Bank and signed in 1960, has survived four wars and sixty-five years of bitter rivalry between two nuclear-armed neighbors. It was designed to be beyond the reach of political crises. India’s decision to put it on hold, without any legal basis for unilateral suspension, is a threat to the livelihoods of millions. Water is not a bargaining chip. Pakistan must defend its water rights with the same determination it has shown in defense of its territory.

The President said that we also reiterate our position on terrorism with complete clarity. Pakistan is a victim of terrorism. We remain committed to eradication Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan in all their manifestations.

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President Zardari said that we have engaged the Afghan de facto authorities with seriousness and expect commitments made under the Doha Framework that Afghan territory will not be used against Pakistan or any other state to be fully respected and made it clear that Pakistan does not seek any conflict, but it will never accept coercive, coercive behavior. We are committed to sovereignty, to international law and to a stable region where disagreements are resolved through dialogue rather than domination.

he said Marka-e-Haq is now etched into our national consciousness. It was not a moment we sought, but the one we met with everything we had. Let it stand, every year, as a reminder that a nation that knows its worth will always find the strength to defend it.

Similarly, Prime Minister Shehbaz in his message on the occasion of an anniversary of Marka-e-Haqsaid today that we commemorate Pakistan’s valiant stand in the face of adversity and the crushing defeat we inflicted on the enemy.

The Prime Minister said the nation pays tribute to its martyrs, their families and the Ghazis who stood like a wall of steel to defend their homeland. The well-coordinated and synchronized response of our forces across land, sea, air and cyber domains established Pakistan as an invincible nation.

said Prime Minister Shehbaz Marka-e-Haq bears witness that Pakistanis are a peace-loving but brave, resilient and dignified nation that can neither be intimidated nor oppressed by any aggressor, and further added that Marka-e-Haq is etched in history as an epic feat of achieving overwhelming dominance over an enemy bent on unprovoked aggression. The enemy was given a large dose of reality serum to remove its illusion of invincibility.

The Prime Minister paid rich tributes to the Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for his brave and courageous leadership. He also hailed Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf for their strategic prudence.

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan clearly manifested its desire for peace while re-establishing deterrence and protecting its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity and also made it clear that there should be no doubt that any aggression to undermine Pakistan will be met with an immediate, appropriate and full-spectrum response.

He said we are determined and vigilant to ensure security along our borders. We also remain steadfast in our efforts to eradicate “Fitna al-Khawarij” and “Fitna al-Hindustan” and take the fight against terrorism to its logical conclusion.

The Prime Minister said that no history of Pakistan is complete without Kashmir, which remains the unfinished agenda of the division of the subcontinent. Strategic stability in South Asia, without the resolution of the Kashmir issue, would remain a distant dream, which must be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

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He said Pakistan will continue to stand by the fundamental right to freedom and self-determination of the Kashmiri people.

Prime Minister Shehbaz today said that Pakistan is recognized as a responsible nation that not only knows how to defend itself but has also emerged as a guarantor of global peace and stability.

He said that Pakistan’s pivotal role as a key mediator during the ongoing US-Iran conflict and its efforts to seek an end to the violence have won worldwide recognition. Pakistan remains committed to its efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Meanwhile, in a post on his X handle, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Marka-e-Haq will forever remain a symbol of national unity, resilience and our collective resolve to protect Pakistan at all costs.

He said the nation is commemorating the glorious success Marka-e-Haq and “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos,” we thank Allah Almighty and pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, unwavering determination and supreme sacrifices of the armed forces and people of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister said in the face of aggression, Pakistan stood united in purpose, disciplined in action and steadfast in faith.

He added that “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos” reflected the exceptional strength, professionalism and operational excellence of our armed forces who, under the determined and visionary leadership of CDF Munir, defended the sovereignty and dignity of the motherland with remarkable precision, valor and determination. His bold leadership and unwavering commitment to the defense of Pakistan inspired the nation and strengthened the resolve of our brave armed forces at a crucial time in our history.

The Prime Minister today said that we pay tribute to our brave sons and daughters in uniform whose sacrifices continue to strengthen the foundation of our security and freedom and also added that a grateful nation is proud of every soldier, officer, martyr and veteran who defended the honor of Pakistan with courage and selflessness.

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to peace, yet equally steadfast in defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national honor against any threat.