RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry congratulated the nation on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, commemorating Pakistan’s victory over India, a five-time stronger enemy.
Addressing a joint press conference alongside senior officials of the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy, the military spokesperson congratulated the nation on the completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq victory.
He said Pakistan’s armed forces, under the vision of the military leadership, successfully countered India in a multi-domain conflict.
The DG ISPR explained that warfare was not limited to borders anymore. “It’s [fought] on land, in the sea, in the air, in cyberspace … and in the minds. It’s cognitive as well.”
The DG ISPR stated that India blamed Pakistan for the Pahalgam incident within minutes and without any investigation, stating that New Delhi had a history of promoting false narratives linking Pakistan to terrorism.
He claimed that even after one year, India had failed to provide evidence regarding the Pahalgam attack and accused India itself of sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan. DG ISPR said that India’s anti-Pakistan terrorism narrative had now collapsed permanently.
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry further revealed that India carried out false flag operations to strengthen its narrative, adding that some Indian politicians appeared “more like warmongers than politicians.”
He reiterated that Pakistan had consistently worked for regional peace and maintained that the Kashmir dispute remained an internationally recognised unresolved issue under United Nations resolutions.
Questioning India’s claims regarding the Pahalgam incident, the DG ISPR asked where the evidence was after one year and who was actually responsible for carrying out the attack. He also questioned which alleged militant camps India had targeted.
He said Pakistan had been prepared a year ago and remained fully prepared today, adding that the armed forces successfully responded across all domains, including cyber and electronic warfare.
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The military spokesperson also criticised the speed with which an FIR was registered in India following the Pahalgam incident, claiming Indian authorities immediately alleged that the attackers had come from outside the country without presenting concrete proof.
According to him, the international community continues to ask who was behind the Pahalgam incident and what motives were involved. He said even sections within India were demanding answers.
The DG ISPR further said international media representatives visited affected areas and mosques after Indian strikes and witnessed that civilians, including women, children, and elderly people, were among the victims.
He also accused sections of India’s military leadership of adopting politically motivated rhetoric over the past year, while asserting that Pakistan’s armed forces maintained professionalism and restraint throughout.
He added that despite repeated provocative statements from the Indian side, Pakistan continued to respond responsibly and professionally.
Lieutenant General stressed that doubts about Pakistan’s internal unity had been proven wrong, as the nation stood united from Kashmir to Gwadar regardless of class or background.
DG ISPR also shared data regarding Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations following Marka-e-Haq. He claimed that after being given a “lesson of a lifetime,” India reverted to using militant proxies as its preferred strategy.
Referring to statistics displayed during the briefing, he said Pakistan witnessed an increase in terrorist incidents after Marka-e-Haq. He added that Pakistan later targeted alleged terrorist infrastructure inside neighbouring Afghanistan in October, after which the number of attacks declined.
The military spokesperson reiterated allegations that terrorism inside Pakistan was being sponsored by India, while Afghan territory was allegedly being used as an operational base.
He further unveiled that after the events of Marka-e-Haq, India reached out to the Afghan Taliban administration’s acting foreign minister, questioning the nature of those contacts.
During the briefing, the DG ISPR also played clips from Indian television channels and commented that Pakistan and its military leadership appeared to dominate Indian media discussions. He remarked that Indian commentators “need to grow up.”
Following the presentation of several video clips, he said the material was intended to provide an overview of India’s activities over the past year, adding that he would also highlight Pakistan’s actions during the same period.
Recalling a press conference held on May 11, 2025, he repeated his earlier claim that only “10 per cent” of Pakistan’s military potential had been demonstrated during Marka-e-Haq.
“We are prepared; if anyone wants to test us, they are welcome to do so,” he said after footage showcasing Pakistan’s military capabilities was displayed. He added that the equipment and systems presented were developed indigenously in Pakistan.
The DG ISPR stressed the importance of national security in the current global environment and said Pakistan’s armed forces, with public support, remained committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity “at all costs.”
Rear Admiral Ali then addressed the press conference, described Marka-i-Haq as a “historic and memorable” conflict and said the Indian Navy had long projected itself as a major maritime power before the confrontation.
He noted that India devoted a significant portion of its defence budget to naval expansion and often promoted its “Made in India” military capabilities, while also portraying itself as a regional security provider with ambitions of maintaining a blue-water navy.
However, he questioned why the Indian Navy failed to take decisive action against Pakistan during the conflict.
According to Rear Admiral Shafaat Ali, the Indian Navy attempted to position its vessels in the northern Arabian Sea during Marka-e-Haq with the intention of targeting Pakistan’s naval assets and disrupting maritime trade routes to inflict economic damage.
He said the Pakistan Navy’s effective operational strategy ensured that sea routes remained fully functional, ports stayed operational, and all key naval installations remained secure throughout the conflict.
Rear Admiral Ali added that the Pakistan Navy continuously monitored enemy activities through advanced surveillance and defence systems during the operation.
He further claimed that both the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force were prepared to target India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant if necessary, but alleged that the Indian Navy ultimately did not move beyond a “safe zone.”
Emphasising Pakistan’s stance, he said the country desired peace but that such intentions should not be mistaken for weakness. He added that the armed forces remained fully prepared to respond to any potential threat or situation.
8-0 advantage within minutes during Marka-e-Haq
Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mahmood Ghazi also addressed the press conference, saying that the national leadership first defined the strategic direction, after which coordinated tri-service operational planning was carried out under the guidance of the Field Marshal.
He said the Pakistan Air Force was required to immediately adopt two key measures: establish a strong defensive air posture and place the force on the highest alert level. According to him, the PAF integrated its multi-domain capabilities in preparation for any contingency.
He added that the Indian Air Force initially carried out aggressive deployments and attempted to conceal critical systems. However, he said this approach ultimately forced India to reconfigure its force structure, which, according to him, exposed elements that Pakistan had been monitoring.
Describing Pakistan’s preparedness, he stated that the adversary remained unaware of the extent of PAF’s operational readiness. He said the defensive posture ensured that Pakistan’s aerial sovereignty remained fully secure.
Air Vice Marshal Ghazi further said that following the initial Indian action, the PAF transitioned from a defensive to an offensive posture. He stated that PAF operational packages then engaged key enemy assets, adding that “the situation reached 8-0.”
He claimed that confirmed losses included four Rafale jets, one Su-30, one MiG-29, one Mirage 2000, and an expensive multi-role unmanned aerial system. He also said that several other aircraft were damaged, with some rendered beyond recovery.