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

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haqdescribing it as a defining moment of national determination, 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 concluded with a ceasefire on May 10 following Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.

In his message on the occasion of the first commemoration of Marka-e-HaqAs the president said a year ago, Pakistan was tested and did not blink, adding that the events of April and May last year were not simply a military episode; They were a moment of national reckoning.

President Zardari said that when India, under the pretext of false flag operation Pahalgam, launched unprovoked attacks on our soil, targeting mainly civilian areas besides military installations, Pakistan responded with discipline, precision, courage and unity. He said Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the decisive centerpiece of the Marka-e-HaqIt showed what our military is capable of when the country stands behind them as one.

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He also said that Marka-e-Haq showed the world that Pakistan’s deterrence is not a slogan; It is based on professional competence, the coordination of the three services and the determination of a people who will not accept aggression idly.

The President said we salute our men and women in uniform and 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 war is imposed on 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 serves as a guarantor of peace and stability.

In the context of recent tensions in West Asia, the president said Pakistan, through responsible and balanced diplomacy, played a key role in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and bringing both sides to the negotiating table.

He said our efforts helped prevent further bloodshed and contributed to stabilizing the broader 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 root cause of instability in this region. No honest account of South Asia’s security challenges can avoid that truth. The aspirations of the people of Kashmir, enshrined in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, have not been extinguished by decades of occupation. They won’t be. Pakistan’s commitment to a fair and legal resolution remains unchanged.

The president said India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty amounts to turning water into a weapon. The Treaty, mediated 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 out of reach of political crises. India’s decision to put it on hold, without any legal basis for a unilateral suspension, is a threat to the livelihoods of millions of people. Water is not currency. Pakistan will defend its water rights with the same determination it has shown in defending its territory.

The president said that we also reiterate our position on terrorism with complete clarity. Pakistan is a victim of terrorism. We remain determined to eradicate Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan in all its manifestations.

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President Zardari said that we have seriously engaged with the Afghan de facto authorities and we hope that the commitments made under Doha that Afghan territory will not be used against Pakistan or any other State will be fully respected and we made it clear that Pakistan does not seek any conflict but will never accept thuggish and coercive behavior. We are committed to sovereignty, international law and a stable region where differences 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 were looking for, but one we found with everything we had. May each year serve as a reminder that a nation that knows its value will always find the strength to defend it.

Similarly, Prime Minister Shehbaz, in his message on the occasion of the first anniversary of Marka-e-HaqHe said that today we commemorate Pakistan’s brave 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 up like a steel wall to defend their homeland. The well-coordinated and synchronized response of our forces in land, sea, air and cyber domains made Pakistan an invincible nation.

Prime Minister Shehbaz said Marka-e-Haq testifies that Pakistanis are a peace-loving yet brave, resilient and dignified nation that cannot be intimidated or subjugated by any aggressor, further adding 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 administered a heavy dose of reality serum to dispel their illusion of invincibility.

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

The Prime Minister said Pakistan clearly expressed its desire for peace while restoring deterrence and safeguarding its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity and also made it clear that there should be no doubt that any aggression to undermine Pakistan will receive an immediate, appropriate and wide-ranging 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 no story of Pakistan is complete without Kashmir, which remains the unfinished agenda of partition of the subcontinent. Strategic stability in South Asia, without resolution of the Kashmir issue, would remain a distant dream that needs to be resolved in accordance with the United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the people of Kashmir.

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He said Pakistan will continue to uphold the fundamental right of freedom and self-determination of the people of Kashmir.

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

He said 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 earned global recognition. Pakistan remains committed to its efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Meanwhile, in a post on his unknown drive, said PM Shehbaz Marka-e-Haq It will always remain a symbol of national unity, resilience and our collective determination to safeguard Pakistan at all costs.

He said that as the nation commemorates the glorious success of Marka-e-Haq and “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos”, we thank Almighty Allah and pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, unwavering determination and supreme sacrifices of the Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister said that in the face of aggression, Pakistan remained united in its purpose, disciplined in its actions and unwavering in its faith.

He added that “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos” reflected the exceptional strength, professionalism and operational excellence of our Armed Forces, who, under the resolute and visionary leadership of CDF Munir, defended the sovereignty and dignity of the homeland with remarkable precision, courage 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 defining moment in our history.

The Prime Minister today said that we salute 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 bravery and selflessness.

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