Rawalpindi:
Chief of Army Staff (Coas) General Syed Asim Munir said on Monday that no hostile design could undermine the determination of Pakistan-armed forces when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared May 10 as a national day to be observed annually as ‘Youm-E-Marka-E-Haq’.
Marka-e-Haq refers to the broader conflict with India from April 22 to May 10, while ‘Bunyanum Marsoos’ is the name given to the Operation on May 10, when Pakistan promised justice and retaliation.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the army chief visited the combined military hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi to ask about soldiers and civilians wounded under Marka E Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.
Gen Asim Munir emphasized that no hostile design could erode the decision of the armed forces. “Valor and victims of our civilians and soldiers are the cornerstone of Pakistan’s safety. The whole nation is united in solidarity with each member of its armed forces,” he said.
The Army Chief noted that the resolute and overall response exhibited under Marka E Haq/Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, “In consultation with the steadfast support of the Pakistani people, constitutes a defining chapter in the country’s military history,” Ice.
During the visit to CMH, the army chief met individually with the wounded staff, paid tribute to their extraordinary bravery and steadfast devotion to duty and confirmed the unwavering commitment of Pakistan armed forces to their continued care, rehabilitation and welfare.
According to ISPR, with the successful conclusion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, also the military campaign Marka-E-Haq, where the operation was an integral part, also to a victorious ending. Through this operation, the armed forces delivered the promise to the population of Pakistan.
To mark the victory, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the nation would observe on Friday, May 16, 2025 as ‘National Day of Gratitude’ with special prayers and bend our heads before the Almighty Allah.
The Prime Minister also announced that May 10th would be observed as YouM-E-Marka-E-Haq [Day of the Battle for Truth] Every year to commemorate the country’s resounding success in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos against India.
“Our brave armed forces have raised the nation’s pride with their professionalism,” Shehbaz said, calling on citizens to ask for continued national unity and progress. He also revealed significant financial compensation packages for both civilian and military staff affected by Marka-E-Haq.
In a major political announcement, Shehbaz said that families of civilians martyrated during surgery would receive RS10 million each, while wounded civilians would be awarded between RS1 million and RS2 million each, depending on the severity of injuries.
For the martyred military staff, the government would give RS10 million to RS18 million to families, based on rank. Based on rank, RS19 million for RS42 million would be given as housing aid to the families of martyrs.
Families of the martyrs would continue to receive full pay and allowances until their planned retirement date; In addition to the children of the martyred soldiers would be entitled to free education up to the exam, and one daughter of each martyr would receive RS1 million marriage grants.
The prime minister said the military staff who were injured during surgery would receive between RS2 million and RS5 million each. He further announced that the federal government would bear the cost of the treatment for all the wounded individuals, both civilian and military.
In addition to individual support, Shehbaz said, the government will also take on the reconstruction of all homes and mosques damaged or destroyed in the Indian strikes. “The responsibility for supporting children of martyrs lies with the government, Shehbaz said.” We will fulfill this duty. “
Shehbaz also announced that all persons who provided services in the country’s defense during surgery – regardless of rank or role – will be officially recognized at national level and honored with prices.
(With input from app)
