ISLAMABAD:
The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to the armed forces, security institutions and the entire Pakistani nation for their sacrifices, courage and determination in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, security and national dignity.
The resolution was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry in the House.
The House paid tribute to the professionalism, timely strategy and bravery of the armed forces during ‘Marka-e-Haq’ and ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’, through which India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ was effectively foiled.
The operation sent a clear message to the enemy that Pakistan had full capacity to defend its sovereignty, national interests and territorial integrity.
He also appreciated the prudent leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for promoting national unity and effectively presenting Pakistan’s stance at the international level.
The House particularly paid tribute to the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for his gallant leadership, military strategy and exceptional services to national defence, stating that his leadership had further strengthened the morale and professional capabilities of the armed forces.
The resolution also honored the martyrs and veterans of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives in the defense of the homeland, while expressing solidarity with civilian victims and their families affected by enemy aggression and acts of terrorism.
He reaffirmed that the entire Pakistani nation stood shoulder to shoulder with its armed forces and that no compromise would be made regarding the defence, sovereignty and stability of Pakistan.
The Chamber also valued the role played by political parties and the media during the situation.
