Islamabad – Declaring Pakistan’s defence as completely impregnable against any external aggression, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Sunday warned the enemy that any future misadventure against Pakistan will have extremely dangerous, far-reaching and painful consequences. Addressing a ceremony to commemorate the completion of one year of Pakistan’s landmark victory in Marka-e-Haq at GHQ, Rawalpindi, the Field Marshal said Pakistan, its people and the armed forces achieved an unprecedented victory in Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.
He described the conflict as a decisive battle between two ideologies in which truth prevailed while falsehood faced defeat.
Syed Asim Munir said India dreams of altering the balance of power in the region by subjecting Pakistan to military aggression and diplomatic isolation, but this ambition is far beyond its capacity and capability, and Pakistan will never allow it to succeed. The Army Chief said India suffered heavy human and material losses in the conflict, the consequences of which it will continue to bear for years to come.
He said Fatah missiles and the Shaheens of the Pakistan Air Force successfully targeted more than 26 enemy military installations.
The Field Marshal said Pakistan’s defence is completely impregnable against any external aggression.
Paying tribute to all martyrs and veterans of Marka-e-Haq, especially the unarmed women, elderly people and innocent children who embraced martyrdom, he said the entire nation and the armed forces salute their sacrifices with profound respect.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan considers the sacrifices of its martyrs as a sacred trust, its strength as a responsibility and its success as a blessing from Almighty Allah. He said the message of the people and the national leadership is clear that no compromise will ever be accepted on the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity. Highlighting the changing nature of warfare, he said modern and future wars will consist of multi-domain operations involving long-range weapons, drones, cyber capabilities and artificial intelligence.
Syed Asim Munir said a Defence Forces Headquarters has been established to align Pakistan’s armed forces with modern warfare requirements. Talking about Pakistan’s achievements on the diplomatic front, he described Pakistan’s strategic mutual defence agreement with Saudi Arabia as a major milestone in the country’s diplomatic achievements. The Field Marshal said Pakistan is hosting historic peace negotiations through its effective, responsible and impartial diplomacy. He said, considering conventional war against Pakistan impossible, India is once again resorting to the heinous strategy of terrorism.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir urged Afghanistan to eliminate terrorist centres and sanctuaries operating from its soil. He paid tribute to the brave people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as well as the armed forces and law enforcement personnel for their courage and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
The Chief of Defence Forces vowed that every drop of innocent Pakistani blood will be avenged and the war against terrorism will continue until the elimination of the last terrorist.
He also reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue extending political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on every front.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan’s destination is the very vision dreamt of by the country’s forefathers.
He said Pakistan’s green crescent flag is a symbol of hope, while its armed forces remain organized and fully prepared at every moment.
The Field Marshal said the Pakistani nation is the country’s strength and the armed forces are the strength of the nation.
Expressing confidence in the future of the country, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan’s destiny, by the grace of Almighty Allah, is bright and glorious.
He said whenever truth and falsehood confront each other, victory is always destined for truth.
The Army Chief reiterated that Pakistan was invincible in the past and, God willing, will remain invincible in the years ahead as well.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tributes to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq’s first anniversary.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday paid tribute to the leadership of the armed forces led by Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asif Munir for showing exemplary courage and valour during Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan un Marsoos and defeating the nefarious designs of the enemy in May 2025.
Speaking at a ceremony held at Pakistan Monument here to mark the first year of Marka-e-Haq Bunyan um Marsoos, he said India while using the unfortunate incident of Pahalgam as an excuse, attacked Pakistan but Pakistan still did not let the situation spiral out of control.
He said he warned the enemy of the consequences for any kind of confrontation and also offered a transparent investigation into the Pahalgam incident.
“But the cowardly enemy, as always, launched an unannounced war on Pakistan in the darkness of the night by targeting our mosques, children and citizens,” he said adding, “Pakistan’s armed forces gave a historic response to the attack launched by the enemy.”
“Our brave soldiers entered the battlefield and our falcons swooped down on the cowardly enemy who was in a state of panic. Our missiles destroyed India’s air defence system and our falcons in the air force were dominant and there was debris of enemy equipment everywhere and in just four hours the enemy called for a ceasefire,” he continued.
He said despite the passage of a year, India had not been able to present any evidence about the incident.
“Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos is a historic military success and a glorious victory and a demonstration of our national pride, courage and restraint,” he remarked.
The prime minister announced that May 10 will be named as the Marka-e-Haq Day, which will be celebrated every year without a holiday and with great enthusiasm and passion.
“I salute every young officer and man of Pakistan who are the heirs of the blood of martyrs and great traditions. I salute the entire nation, who became a wonderful example of faith, unity, discipline.”
He paid tribute to Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asif Munir, who wrote new chapters of bravery and valour in this battle.
“Field Marshal Syed Asif Munir’s wise and courageous leadership will always be remembered in golden letters. Field Marshal Syed Asif Munir, I and the entire nation salute you. This story of bravery will remain incomplete if I do not mention here in glorious words Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar and his falcons who destroyed enemy planes and exposed the claims of the enemy.”
“Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, I also pay tribute to you and congratulate your falcons. I congratulate Admiral Naveed Ashraf and the men and women of the Navy on the glorious victory of Marka-e-Haq, which struck such terror in the enemy that it did not dare to enter the maritime borders of Pakistan.”
He thanked brotherly and friendly countries of Pakistan from the bottom of his heart for their support, especially US President Donald Trump, who played a historic role in bringing peace to the region and saving the lives of millions of people.
“If the flames of war between the two nuclear powers had ignited further, it is not difficult to guess that the outcome would have been terrible. But President Trump played a decisive role in ending the war without wasting a moment. History will always remember his role,” he mentioned.
He expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other friendly countries, which fully supported Pakistan.
He thanked the Chinese leadership and people of China, calling it a great and reliable friend of Pakistan, which, like on every occasion in the past, provided full political and moral support to Pakistan during the time of crisis.
“The friendship between Pakistan and China is deeper than the ocean, higher than Himalayas and sweeter than honey,” he said adding Pakistan was also making its diplomatic efforts with utmost sincerity in establishing peace in the region.
“In this regard, Pakistan not only convinced the parties – Iran and United States to a temporary ceasefire, but also played a key role in bringing them to the negotiating table for the first time since 1979. These dedicated efforts of ours for the sake of lasting peace in the region and the world are still ongoing.”
He commended the efforts of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and congratulated Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for dedicating day and night to this work.
He said Pakistan always raised a powerful voice for the rights of the oppressed people of Gaza, Palestine and Occupied Jammu and Kashmir who were facing serious human rights violations.
“Pakistan has provided full diplomatic, political and moral support to its brothers and sisters at every international forum and will continue to do so until the people of Palestine and Occupied Jammu and Kashmir breathe in free air with peace,” he stressed.
He recalled that Pakistan made unparalleled sacrifices in the war against terrorism. “In the ongoing operation against Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna-tul-Hindustan, the brave officers and men of our armed forces and law enforcement agencies are sacrificing their precious lives for the defence of the homeland,” he added.
He assured that the government would make available all resources for educating and training the youth so that they could play their role in the development of the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday appreciating the “calibrated yet shocking” response to the Indian aggression during Marka-e-Haq last year, reaffirmed that the Pakistani nation and armed forces were well capable and always ready to defend the territorial integrity and national interests in the face of any challenge.
The president, addressing the event held at the Pakistan Monument to commemorate the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, recalled that twelve months had passed since one of the most important chapters in Pakistan’s national history.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, federal ministers, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, diplomats, students and people from different walks of life.
“India chose unprovoked aggression on the basis of false flag Pehalgam incident and launched air strikes on Pakistani civilians and worship places without any justification. Indian media misled their nation by projecting fabricated stories and dreams,” he recalled.
He said that the Pakistani nation and the armed forces under the leadership of Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir gave a “calibrated yet shocking” response to the Indian aggression.
“Our military was capable of causing far more degradation to the enemy yet our response was measured being a responsible and peace preferring state. The professionalism and valour displayed by our brave officers, men in uniform and our nation have made us proud and earned worldwide recognition,” he commented.
The president said that the Pakistan Air Force proved that they were second to none as the pilots faced a larger adversary with extraordinary skills and confidence and defended the country’s skies with precision.
“Our Air Force downed eight enemy aircrafts during the conflict, delivering a response that became a defining moment of resolve and national pride,” President Zardari remarked, adding that Pakistan Navy too, through its operational preparedness and combat capabilities, defended the sea frontiers compelling the Indian aircraft carrier to maintain a defensive posture.
President Zardari highlighted that Pakistan’s victory wasn’t confined to the military domain only as it reflected unity and harmony of its nation.
“It gave a message to the world once again, that we remain united, vigilant and resolute like a steel wall.”
President Zardari told the gathering that the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir needed to be resolved in accordance with UN Resolutions as the Indian atrocities and grave human rights violations had failed to deter brave Kashmiri people.
He reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue its moral, political and diplomatic support to the just cause of Kashmiri people.
He highlighted that the unilateral and illegal attempt by India to suspend Indus Water Treaty amounted to hydro-terrorism.
“Water is life for millions of our citizens. This blatant violation of international laws endangers regional stability and must be addressed with seriousness,” he added.
Coming to the Indian-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan through Afghanistan, he sought its end and called upon Afghanistan to not allow its soil to be used for terrorism in Pakistan and other neighbouring countries.
The president also called for an immediate end to the suffering and genocide of innocent women and children in Gaza, reiterating Pakistan’s unwavering support to the legitimate rights of Palestinian people of an independent state with Al Quds Al Sharif as its capital.
Highlighting Pakistan’s mediation efforts to end the regional conflict, President Zardari said, “Alhamdolillah, due to the relentless efforts of the Prime Minister Shehbaz and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan has emerged as a regional stabilizer.”
He said that Pakistan wanted peaceful resolution of US-Iran conflict, and that Pakistan’s mediation efforts had been appreciated internationally and had helped to save the region from a larger and more destructive conflict.
