President Asif Ali Zardari has mentioned that Pakistan’s response in Marka-e-Haq was calibrated, measured, exact and proportionate and our message was unambiguous.
In his message on the event of the primary commemoration of Marka-e-Haq, the President mentioned one 12 months in the past, Pakistan was put to the take a look at, and it didn’t blink.
He mentioned the occasions of April and Could final 12 months weren’t merely a navy episode. They have been a second of nationwide reckoning.
Asif Ali Zardari mentioned when India, underneath the guise of the Pahalgam false flag operation, launched unprovoked strikes on our soil, focusing on primarily civilian areas apart from navy installations, Pakistan responded with self-discipline, precision, braveness and unity.
He mentioned Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, the decisive centerpiece of Marka-e-Haq, demonstrated what our armed forces are able to when the nation stands behind them as one.
He additional mentioned that Marka-e-Haq confirmed the world that Pakistan’s deterrence isn’t a slogan. It rests on skilled competence, tri-service coordination and the resolve of a individuals who shall not settle for aggression mendacity down.
The President mentioned we salute our women and men in uniform and we bow our heads in honour of each martyr who gave his life in order that this nation may stand tall. It’s a part of our DNA that when a conflict is imposed on us, each Pakistani turns into a soldier, some in uniform and most with out.
Asif Ali Zardari mentioned Pakistan right this moment is acknowledged as a state that not solely is aware of methods to defend itself but additionally serves as a guarantor of peace and stability.
Within the context of current tensions in West Asia, the President mentioned Pakistan, by way of accountable and balanced diplomacy, performed a key position in facilitating a ceasefire between the US and Iran and bringing each side to the negotiating desk.
He mentioned our efforts helped keep away from additional bloodshed and contributed to stabilizing the broader regional surroundings. Pakistan will proceed its efforts to advertise peace, dialogue and stability wherever it could possibly make a distinction.
The President mentioned he wish to take this chance to reiterate that the Kashmir dispute stays the basis reason behind instability on this area. No trustworthy account of South Asia’s safety challenges can keep away from that reality. The aspirations of the Kashmiri individuals, enshrined in United Nations Safety Council resolutions, haven’t been extinguished by a long time of occupation. They shall not be. Pakistan’s dedication to a simply and lawful decision stays unchanged.
Asif Ali Zardari mentioned India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is tantamount to weaponisation of water. The Treaty, brokered by the World Financial institution and signed in 1960, has survived 4 wars and sixty-five years of bitter rivalry between two nuclear-armed neighbours. It was designed to be past the attain of political crises. India’s choice to place it in abeyance, with none authorized foundation for unilateral suspension, is a risk to the livelihoods of thousands and thousands. Water isn’t a bargaining chip. Pakistan shall defend its water rights with the identical resolve it has proven in defence of its territory.
The President mentioned we additionally reiterate our place on terrorism with full readability. Pakistan is a sufferer of terrorism. We stay decided to root out the Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan in all their manifestations.
Asif Ali Zardari mentioned now we have engaged the Afghan de facto authorities with seriousness and anticipate that commitments made underneath the Doha framework, that Afghan territory won’t be used in opposition to Pakistan or some other state, are honoured totally.
The President made it clear that Pakistan seeks no battle, nevertheless it shall by no means settle for thuggish, coercive behaviour. We’re dedicated to sovereignty, to worldwide legislation, and to a secure area the place variations are resolved by way of dialogue quite than domination.
He mentioned Marka-e-Haq is now etched into our nationwide consciousness. It was not a second we sought, however the one we met with every little thing we had. Let it stand, every year, as a reminder {that a} nation which is aware of its value will all the time discover the power to defend it.
