NA passes unanimous resolution commending armed forces for effective response to India during Marka-e-Haq

The National Assembly (NA) on Monday passed a unanimous resolution expressing a deep sense of national pride and highlighting the unparalleled professionalism, vigilance, extraordinary preparedness and determined response demonstrated by the armed forces on May 10, 2025, in the face of unprovoked and unjustified Indian aggression.

The resolution moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar deplored that following the Pahalgam terrorist incident on April 22, 2025, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), India immediately orchestrated a “malicious campaign” and amplified its state-sponsored media to baselessly implicate Pakistan without any evidence or investigation, even though the incident was categorically condemned by the government.

He stated that the House condemned that despite a sincere and generous offer by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to participate in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation into what was described as a false flag operation, India proceeded to launch an unprovoked airstrike against Pakistan on May 6, 2025, targeting innocent civilians.

The National Assembly paid high tributes to the armed forces who, under the leadership and command of Prime Minister Shehbaz and Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, providing a befitting response to the aggression.

The house praised the bravery and operational excellence of the Pakistan Air Force, which quickly established air superiority and shot down multiple Indian aircraft, including Rafale jets.

He also expressed his gratitude to all officers, soldiers, airmen and sailors of the armed forces for making Operation Bunyanum Marsoos a success through bravery, professionalism and sacrifice.

He further stated that in retaliatory strikes, the armed forces attacked and destroyed an Indian brigade headquarters as well as air force and aviation bases, including BrahMos facilities, which had fired missiles at Pakistan and killed innocent civilians. He added that JF-17 Thunder jets destroyed India’s $1.5 billion S-400 air defense system.

The house also praised Pakistan Navy for its strategic preparedness and robust response, which successfully thwarted intrusion attempts and forced the enemy to retreat.

It honored the martyrs of the armed forces who laid down their lives in the line of duty and inflicted defeat on a numerically superior enemy in all domains of warfare including land, air, sea and cyber.

The resolution recognized the contribution and technical expertise of Pakistani cyber warfare experts in countering cyber attacks by Indian hackers, stating that several Indian strategic systems were left dysfunctional. He also acknowledged the contribution of the entire nation, including members of both the government and the opposition.

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He further warned India that Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be misconstrued as weakness, adding that any misadventure against Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity would not be tolerated and the defense forces would respond with full force.

He stated that the chamber reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering determination to support the armed forces in defending the country’s geographical and ideological borders.

The AN also expressed deep sorrow over the death of relatives of political figures and paid tribute to security personnel and others who embraced martyrdom in recent incidents of terrorism and violence.

During the proceedings, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq informed the members about the death of Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani’s 22-year-old son and MNA Muhammad Iqbal Khan’s 19-year-old daughter. Lawmakers offered prayers for the deceased and expressed solidarity with the grieving families.

The AN also expressed grief over the death of brother of MNA Sardar Ghulam Abbas, father-in-law of MNA Daniyal Aziz, and former MNA Farooq Azam Malik.

Members paid tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain, who gave his life during an operation against Fitna al-Khawarijand former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa MPA Maulana Muhammad Idrees, who was also a martyr.

The AN further condemned the terrorist attack at Bannu Police Station and offered prayers for the martyred police personnel in the incident.

MNA Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri offered collective prayers for all the deceased and martyrs.

Protecting media workers remains government’s top priority: Tarar

Speaking in the National Assembly on a point of order, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said both the federal and provincial governments were working round the clock to facilitate media channels and address their operational and financial issues to ensure their sustainability.

He further said that the matter would be taken up with the Pakistan Broadcasters Association to ensure that no employee lost their job. He highlighted that the job security of media workers was a priority, in addition to improving their service and benefits structure.

Tarar said arrangements related to job security and better service benefits for media workers will be finalized through consultations, adding that measures will be taken to resolve the problems faced by media workers in a systematic and structured manner.

The minister further said that the government would work in consultation with coalition partners, as well as opposition members, to collectively address and resolve media employees’ concerns.