President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that the sons of the earth, fortified by the nation’s sustained spirit, stood with an unshakable decision to defend the motherland and averted hostile design with unique bravery and operational sharpness.
During his visit to Gujranwala Cantonment on Saturday, President Zardari paid tribute to the exemplary behavior and the professional expertise of Pakistan armed forces in the successful execution of Marka-E-Haq. He also acknowledged the determination and unshakable courage of the armed forces in light of unprovoked aggression, according to a statement from the military’s media wing, Inter-Services PR-Public Relations (ISPR).
President celebrated solemn tribute to the military and civilian martyrs who laid their lives in defense of the motherland, confirming that their victim remains a sacred confidence and a source of sustained national pride.
He also noted that the story would testify to how Pakistan -armed forces’ forces from a few hours rejected aggression with unmatched precision and determination and sent a clear message about Pakistan’s strength, resilience and national unity.
According to ISPR, during his interaction with officers and troops, the president praised their exemplary morals, battle preparedness and devotion to duty. He expanded heartfelt congratulations with the successful culmination of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and expressed deeply pride in the nation.
He confirms that the people of Pakistan keep their brave soldiers in the highest respect as the true stewards of national honor and sovereignty.
Upon arrival in Gujranwala Cantonment, President Zardari was received by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. He was accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while commanders for Mangla and Gujranwala Corps were also present in the apartment.
The recent visits from the Prime Minister and the President of Military Cantons and Pakistan Air Force Base come in the wake of Pakistan’s armed forces being decisively rejected by Indian aggression after the Pahagam attack.
Earlier this week, President Asif Ali Zardari visited soldiers and civilians wounded during recent confrontation with India at the combined military hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi to ask about their health.
Earlier this week, too, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Pasrur Cantonment and Pakistan Air Force visited Kamra in Kamra, where he met with troops, praised their “fighting expertise” and confirmed Pakistan’s decision to defend his sovereignty to any aggression.
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The latest escalation between Pakistan and India began on April 22 when an attack in Pahagam killed 26 people. India immediately accused Pakistan of the incident. However, Pakistan categorically rejected the Indian guilt.
In response, India took on a number of hostile actions the next day of April 23, including the suspension of the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which canceled Visa for Pakistani citizens, closes the Wagah-Attari border transition, ordered the shutdown of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and the reduction of diplomatic staff at each other’s amount.
Tensions further escalated in the early hours of May 7, when missile strikes hit six cities in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), destroy a mosque and kill dozens of civilians, including women, children and the elderly.
In a rapid military reaction, Pakistan’s armed forces shot Indian war plane, including three Rafale jet aircraft. The confrontation intensified again in the early hours of May 10 when India targeted several Pakistani Airbases with missile attacks. In contrast, Pakistan Operation launched Bunyanum Marsoos, which damaged Indian military installations, including missile storage sites, airbases and other strategic goals.
On Saturday night, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had reached after an intense diplomatic effort overnight. Minutes later, the agreement was confirmed separately by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the Indian Foreign Secretary.
