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ISLAMABAD
While lauding the armed forces for their exceptional bravery and professionalism in the recent conflict with India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan now holds a position of strength that no major power can block, as the entire nation stands united with one heart and soul alongside the armed forces.
He was speaking at a ceremony held at Islamabad’s Pakistan Monument on Friday to celebrate the significant achievements of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq. The event aimed to offer thanks to Almighty Allah and honor the success of Pakistan’s brave armed forces. Today, Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) is being observed nationwide to commemorate the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq and pay tribute to the valiant armed forces and people of Pakistan.
In his solemn address, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt salutations to the parents and families of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the beloved homeland while also greeting the federal ministers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, senior generals, government officials, and distinguished diplomats present at the occasion.
“Today is Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude), a day that few witness in the course of history and that comes once in centuries,” Shehbaz said.
Recalling the tragic events of 1971, when East Pakistan was separated from the country, he stated that on May 10, 2025, through the nation’s strength and by the grace of Allah, Pakistan has avenged that sorrowful chapter in its history.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan’s sincere offer to form an international investigative committee to uncover the truth behind the incident was rejected by the enemy. Instead, driven by arrogance and intoxicated by power, the adversary launched a brutal attack on Pakistan, killing innocent citizens—including a six-year-old child, mothers, sisters, elders, and youth—and sent a ruthless message that they could strike anywhere inside Pakistan’s territory.
PM Shehbaz lauded the exceptional bravery of Pakistan’s armed forces in recent conflicts, recounting how they shot down six enemy aircraft. “Our pilots swiftly downed Rafale jets and MiG fighters, delivering such a devastating blow that the enemy will never forget it,” he said. Despite this, the enemy continued to issue threats, prompting Pakistan to retaliate on the night of May 9.
He further recalled a conversation with Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, who told him, “Allow us to deliver such a slap to the enemy’s face that they will remember it for a lifetime.” Following this, Pakistan’s air strikes on targets at Pathankot, Udhampur, and other locations by its pilots and Al-Khalid missiles left the enemy with nowhere to hide.
The Prime Minister noted that General Munir later informed him that Pakistan had delivered a powerful response, compelling the enemy to request a ceasefire.
“I told him there is no greater honor than forcing the enemy to agree to a ceasefire, and I advised accepting the offer,” Sharif said.
He praised the use of domestically developed technology by the Air Chief Marshal and Pakistan’s pilots, deployed effectively against Chinese aircraft, which amazed the world and boosted the confidence of Pakistan’s allies. “From the United States to Japan, many are acknowledging Pakistan’s armed forces for quietly mastering such advanced capabilities,“, the PM added.
PM Shehbaz also criticized India’s claims of economic and military supremacy, noting that despite boasting of a multi-billion-dollar economy and massive defense spending, “Allah had other plans.” He stated that it was divine will that granted Pakistan this historic victory, which the nation is commemorating with deep gratitude and humility.
The Premier emphasized that Pakistan now holds a position of strength that no major power can block. “Today, the entire nation stands united with one heart and one soul alongside the armed forces. I believe the time has come to begin the journey for which Pakistan was created.”

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