ISPR phrases it ‘defining landmark’ journey, CDF Asim Munir to steer GHQ ceremony, President, PM pay tribute
The Parliament Home has been illuminated with inexperienced lights to mark the primary anniversary of Marka-e-Haq within the federal capital. PHOTO: ONLINE
RAWALPINDI:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif mentioned Pakistan can neither be “intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor” because the nation prepares to mark the primary anniversary of Marka-e-Haq at this time with a high-profile ceremony on the Common Headquarters (GHQ).
The celebrated ceremony commemorating Pakistan’s historic success in Marka-e-Haq might be held on Sunday at GHQ, with Chief of Military Employees (COAS) and Chief of Defence Employees (CDF) Subject Marshal Syed Asim Munir attending because the chief visitor.
Chief of the Air Employees Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Chief of the Naval Employees Admiral Naveed Ashraf will even take part within the occasion.
The ceremony will start with the laying of a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada, the place well turned-out contingents of the three armed forces will current a salute.
Subject Marshal Syed Asim Munir will handle the gathering and ship an necessary speech highlighting the importance of Marka-e-Haq and the sacrifices rendered for the defence of the nation.
In a press release launched by the Inter-Providers Public Relations (ISPR), the navy mentioned that the transient battle demonstrated Pakistan’s measured and resolute response and “uncovered adversarial conspiracies, false flag narratives and disinformation campaigns, diminishing their credibility internationally”.
The ISPR mentioned that Marka-e-Haq is a “defining landmark” within the nation’s journey.
“Marka-i-Haq has change into a defining landmark within the nation’s journey, reflecting nationwide resolve, navy excellence, and strategic maturity.”
“Regardless of dealing with typical and hybrid challenges, together with proxy terrorism, the Armed Forces demonstrated superior operational competence throughout land, air, sea, cyber, and data domains,” the assertion added.
In accordance with ISPR, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Military Employees Subject Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Air Employees Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Chief of Naval Employees Admiral Naveed Ashraf additionally congratulated the nation and all ranks of the armed forces on the day.
The assertion added that the anniversary is being noticed with “deep reverence, gratitude, and nationwide fervour”, including that the day stands as a testomony to the “enduring spirit of braveness, professionalism, and unity”.
Within the aftermath of Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan bolstered its defence capabilities and bolstered full-spectrum deterrence regardless of a disparity in sources, ISPR acknowledged, including that the event is a testomony to the navy’s “preparedness, dedication, and professionalism, which decisively strengthened public confidence of their armed forces”.
“The anniversary additionally reaffirms Pakistan’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding its sovereignty whereas selling peace and stability within the area,” the assertion learn.
“Pakistan believes that sustainable peace in South Asia can solely be achieved by way of significant dialogue, mutual respect, and adherence to worldwide legislation and ideas of justice.”
‘Peace-loving but brave’
President Asif Ali Zardari additionally paid tribute to the nation and the armed forces on the primary anniversary of Marka-e-Haq.
In accordance with a press release issued by the President’s Workplace, the president mentioned CDF Munir’s management, technique and “brave selections” had been key to the success of Marka-e-Haq.
He additionally lauded the air chief and the Pakistan Air Pressure for his or her “distinctive talent and professionalism”.
President Zardari praised the naval chief and naval forces, describing their full operational readiness and defence capabilities as a supply of nationwide delight.
“Pakistan is a accountable and peace-loving state. By giving a robust however measured response to enemy aggression, we’ve got conveyed our defensive functionality to the world,” the president mentioned.
He added that the difficulty of Jammu and Kashmir should be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
PM Shehbaz Sharif
“Marka-e-Haq bears testimony that Pakistanis are a peace-loving, but brave, resilient, and dignified nation who can neither be intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor,” the premier mentioned in a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Workplace (PMO).
Expressing gratitude to the Almighty, the prime minister mentioned the day commemorates Pakistan’s “valiant stand in adversity” and the “crushing defeat” inflicted upon India.
“The nation pays tribute to its martyrs, their households and the ghazis who stood like a metal wall to defend their homeland,” the assertion mentioned.
The premier mentioned the well-coordinated and synchronised response by Pakistan’s armed forces throughout land, sea, air and cyber domains established Pakistan as an “invincible nation”.
He mentioned Marka-e-Haq is etched in historical past as an “epic feat of reaching overwhelming dominance over an enemy, bent on unprovoked aggression”.
PM Shehbaz maintained that India was administered a “heavy dose of actuality serum to dispel its phantasm of invincibility”.
He maintained that there must be little question that any aggression geared toward undermining the nation can be met with a right away, befitting and full-spectrum response, including that the nation “stand decided and vigilant to make sure safety” alongside its frontiers.
The premier additionally paid tribute to Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Military Employees Subject Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his daring and brave management, and to Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber and Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf for his or her strategic prudence, the assertion added.
“We additionally salute officers and troopers of the valiant Armed Forces, who, with unflinching help of the Pakistani nation, inscribed a brand new chapter in Pakistan-India context,” the PMO assertion mentioned.
He maintained that Pakistan clearly demonstrated its want for peace throughout the battle, whereas additionally re-establishing deterrence and safeguarding its safety, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Referring to terrorism in Pakistan, the prime minister mentioned the nation stays “steadfast in our efforts to root out ‘Fitna al Khawarij’ and ‘Fitna al Hindustan’ and take the battle in opposition to terrorism to its logical conclusion”.
On IIOJK, the premier maintained that it stays an unfinished agenda of Partition and that strategic stability within the area would stay a distant dream with out decision of the Kashmir situation.
“Strategic stability in South Asia, with out the decision of Kashmir situation, would stay a distant dream which must be resolved in accordance with the United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri individuals. Pakistan shall proceed to face by the basic proper of freedom and self-determination of Kashmiri individuals,” the assertion mentioned.
Prime Minister Shehbaz additional mentioned that, a yr on, Pakistan is recognised as a accountable nation that “not solely is aware of easy methods to defend itself, however has additionally emerged as a guarantor of worldwide peace and stability”.
Referring to latest efforts to finish the Iran-US battle, the premier mentioned the nation had earned worldwide acknowledgement for its function as a key mediator and its efforts to finish the violence.
“Commemorating the sacrifices of our martyrs throughout Marka-e-Haq, allow us to pledge to face our adversaries like a ‘Metal Wall’ and work selflessly for the destined glory of this nice homeland,” the assertion concluded.
