Summary The ceremony started with laying of floral wreaths at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada by forces chiefs.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - A grand ceremony commemorating the Marka-e-Haq victory was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi today (Sunday), with senior armed forces officials in attendance.
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the ceremony as the chief guest, while Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Naveed Ashraf also participated in the event alongside senior military officials.
The grand ceremony at GHQ comes amid continued emphasis by Pakistan’s military leadership on national defence, inter-services coordination and tribute to personnel who lost their lives while serving the country. The participation of the army, navy and air force chiefs underline the message of institutional unity and collective preparedness.
The ceremony started with laying of floral wreaths at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada by forces chiefs to honour martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country. Smartly turned-out contingents from all three branches of the armed forces presented a formal salute during the ceremony.
This was followed by the recitation of a Quranic verse from where the phrase “Bunyanum Marsoos” to name Pakistan’s retaliatory operation was derived.
Addressing the special ceremony, CDF Munir said the day was a matter of pride for the entire nation, noting that the success highlighted Pakistan’s strength, unity, and determination in overcoming challenges.
He pointed out that Marka-e-Haq was not merely a war between two countries but a decisive battle between “two ideologies” in which truth ultimately prevailed.
He said the confrontation from the night of May 6-7 until May 10 was an unsuccessful attempt by the enemy to test Pakistan’s national resolve and dignity.
Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan, its people, and the armed forces achieved an unparalleled victory in Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos with the blessings of Allah.
He said that falsehood faced defeat in the battle, while Pakistan emerged successful with unity, resolve and professional capability.
"India's dream was to subject Pakistan to military aggression and diplomatic isolation," he said, adding that India wanted to isolate Pakistan and alter the balance of power in the region.
CDF Munir said that India’s ambitions were far beyond its stature and capabilities, noting that Pakistan would never allow India’s “dream” to materialise.
The army chief also said the enemy had forgotten that Pakistan's armed forces had never bowed to the dominance of power in the past and would never do so in the future.
He also paid tribute to the unarmed women, elderly people, and innocent children martyred during Marka-e-Haq.
"Pakistan regarded the sacrifices of its martyrs as a sacred trust and viewed its strength as a responsibility," he said, adding that the country considered its success a blessing from Almighty Allah.
Field Marshal Asim Munir said the message from the people and national leadership was clear that no compromise would be accepted on Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity.
"The entire nation stood like a solid wall in the defense of the homeland," he said, noting that when Indian missiles fell, a large number of people came out in support of the country’s defense.
He further said that the brave "Shaheens" set an example of the longest and most decisive war of the modern era.
CDF Munir said that the Shaheens shot down the enemy's advanced warplanes and destroyed its installations.
"India suffered severe human and financial losses during Battle of Truth," he said, adding that the enemy would continue to pay the price of this loss in the future also.
He said that Pakistan's strategic missiles and Shaheen systems had successfully struck more than 26 enemy military targets.
“Today, Pakistan's defence is fully impregnable against any external aggression,” CDF Munir said, warning that any future hostile action against Pakistan will have serious, far-reaching, and painful consequences.
