Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that Pakistan had taught India a “lesson it will remember for life” during Marka-E-Haq when he turned to UK-based Pakistani journalists in London.
Marka-E-Haq refers to Pakistan’s military operation, officially named Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, launched in May 2025 in response to Indian aggression. It ended with what was described as a “decisive victory for Pakistan” as the armed forces waived opponents with discipline and strategic clarity.
The government paid tribute to it as a “magnificent success” and later declared May 10 to be observed annually as a YouM-E-Marka-E-Haq to honor the performance and victims of the armed forces during the conflict.
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According to the State TV Station Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister spoke of Pakistan’s defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia, where he clarified that the pact was “not against anyone” but a reflection of decades of confidence between the two nations.
According to the agreement, he said, an “attack on one country would be treated as an attack on the other”, both of which responded through mutual consultation.
The premiere emphasized closely civilian-military coordination and noted that he regularly consults the head of Army Staff (Coas) Field Marshal Asim Munir on all issues of national interest, including foreign policy.
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Shehbaz described his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC as “very productive and constructive,” and added that Trump had assured him to promote bilateral economic cooperation.
On the economic front, he said Pakistan had achieved macroeconomic stability and pressed for growth despite the destruction caused by recent floods.
He cited government efforts aimed at relieving poverty, reducing unemployment, attracting investments and exploiting the potential of agriculture, information technology and minerals. “Friendly countries are ready to expand full support to Pakistan by exploiting his natural resources,” he added.
The Prime Minister confirmed Pakistan’s obligation to wipe out terrorism and emphasized that the victims of the country’s security forces would always be remembered. He also said he had bred the situation of Kashmiri and the Palestinian people at the United Nations (UN).
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Just before he spoke with overseas Pakistanis at Pakistan High Commission in London, the prime minister said his government’s results were the result of “sincerity, hard work and team effort.”
He emphasized that the government was now focused on maintaining growth, attracting investments, reducing unemployment and utilizing the key sectors such as agriculture, information technology and minerals.
He also highlighted his address at the United Nations General Assembly (Unga) and said he had raised the votes from Kashmiri and Palestinian people in the world scene. He added that the suffering in Gaza represented oppression and brutality “never seen before in the world,” but expressed hope that the summit with Arab-Islamic leaders, president of US President Donald Trump, would produce encouraging results.
