President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif observed Youm-e-Tashakkur on Friday, thanking Allah for the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos and honouring the armed forces.
President Zardari said Pakistan will never compromise on sovereignty, territorial integrity, or core national interests. “Any aggression against the homeland will be met with full force,” he said.
Referring to Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression, he said, “It is a great moment for us to celebrate the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos in response to Indian unprovoked aggression. I am grateful to Almighty Allah for blessing us with victory in this critical hour.” He also praised the armed forces, saying, “This victory not only belongs to Pakistan’s armed forces but also to the entire Pakistani nation, who stood like Bunyan-um-Marsoos (fortified wall) against the enemy aggression.”
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“I am proud of the armed forces who responded to Indian provocation with precision, professionalism, and strength. I am glad that the world witnessed and acknowledged Pakistan’s patience and restraint, as well as the operational effectiveness that compelled the enemy to cease its aggression. We stood firm. We stood united. And we emerged victorious with dignity,” he added.
He also stressed Pakistan’s peaceful intent, stating, “Pakistan is a peace-loving country and does not harbour aggressive design against any country. However, let there be no doubt, Pakistan will never compromise… Any aggression… will be met with full force.”
On the Indus Water Treaty, he said, “We reject any unilateral suspension… Pakistan will utilise all elements of national power to protect its water rights at all costs.”
“To our brave soldiers… we offer them our eternal gratitude,” he remarked.
“As President… I affirm… we will always stand shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces… May Allah bless our nation. A’ameen. Pakistan Paindabad!”
PM Shehbaz called the operation Marka-e-Haq. He said India’s attack killed innocent citizens, and Pakistan had to respond. “In just a few hours, an enemy which was many times bigger came to its knees… planes which were the pride of India turned into ashes…”
He praised the armed forces for their “befitting reply” and said their efforts wrote “a golden chapter” in history. “Our Shaheens hammered the enemy,” he said.
“Our operation was against… animosity against humanity, aggression, religious extremism and bias. This is the success of our honour and principles… of the armed forces and the entire nation.”
He thanked General Asim Munir for his leadership, Air Chief Zaheer Babar and “his Shaheens”, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf and all political leaders for showing unity.
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