Pakistan Armed Forces held a grand military parade at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, turning the military headquarters into a major display of national strength and military preparedness. The ceremony was attended by senior military commanders and top defence officials, while Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir presided over the event as chief guest.
Addressing the ceremony, Field Marshal Asim Munir described Marka-e-Haq as more than a confrontation between two countries, calling it a defining battle between opposing ideologies. He said Pakistan’s armed forces delivered a strong response that resulted in a major setback for the enemy and strengthened national unity and confidence.
The army chief said the occasion remains a proud chapter in Pakistan’s history, paying tribute to the sacrifices of martyrs, including innocent civilians who lost their lives during the conflict. He stated that the nation considers these sacrifices a sacred responsibility and reiterated that Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national honour cannot be compromised under any circumstances.
Field Marshal Munir highlighted the role of Pakistan’s air power and advanced military capabilities during Marka-e-Haq, claiming that Pakistan successfully targeted multiple enemy installations and restricted the opponent’s operational freedom. According to him, more than 26 military targets were struck during the confrontation using advanced missile systems and air assets.
He warned that Pakistan’s defence capabilities are fully prepared to counter any future aggression and said any hostile action against the country would receive a severe and far-reaching response. He also emphasized that future warfare would increasingly involve cyber operations, drones, artificial intelligence, and long-range precision weapons.
The conflict began last year after tensions escalated following what Pakistan described as an unprovoked Indian strike on May 6-7. The situation developed into an 87-hour military confrontation involving air operations, drone warfare, and troop deployments, raising global concerns over tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Pakistan maintains that during Marka-e-Haq, its forces shot down several Indian fighter jets, including Rafale aircraft, while also neutralizing multiple drones. The standoff later ended on May 10 following a ceasefire reportedly facilitated through diplomatic efforts by the United States.
Earlier in the ceremony, armed forces chiefs laid floral wreaths at the Martyrs’ Monument at GHQ and offered prayers for the fallen heroes, while a guard of honour was presented in tribute to the martyrs.
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