Tribute paid to Pakistan Armed Forces on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
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NEW YORK – Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations has paid tribute to Pakistan’s valiant Armed Forces on the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. “A symbol of unity and resolve, it reflects Pakistan’s firm commitment to defend its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity,” it said in a post shared on X. “Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression in May 2025 during Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos remained measured, lawful, and consistent with the UN Charter,” read the post. We pay tribute to Pakistan’s valiant Armed Forces on the first anniversary of #MarkaEHaq. A symbol of unity and resolve, it reflects Pakistan’s firm commitment to defend its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression in May… pic.twitter.com/IQde2BEd8y — Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) May 6, 2026 Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq is Pakistan’s official day of commemoration for the 2025 conflict with India. Observed annually on 10 May, the day honors the successful execution of a joint military campaign known as Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. The conflict erupted on 7 May 2025, when India carried out missile strikes on Pakistani territory, resulting in 31 fatalities and injuring 57 civilians, including women and children. In response, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched a coordinated military operation targeting multiple Indian military sites and infrastructure. The hostilities came to an end following a ceasefire mediated by the United States, marking the conclusion of the operation.