Leadership's 'strategic foresight' wins field marshal's praise

COAS hosts dinner to honour civil-military leadership; Thanks citizens for unity during Bunyanum Marsoos

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ISLAMABAD:

Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir has expressed "profound gratitude to the political leadership for their strategic foresight" during Marka-e-Haq (The Battle of Truth), the name given to Pakistan's decisive military response to India's military misadventure earlier this month.

On May 10, Pakistan's military launched retaliatory strikes against India's reckless missile strikes, precisely targeting multiple Indian military locations, including airbases, airfields, weapon depots, and missile stockpiles in an operation named 'Bunyanum Marsoos' (The Formidable Wall). The shock and awe of the Pakistani response forced the Indian leadership to approach US President Donald Trump's administration with a request to mediate a ceasefire.

Army chief Gen Munir lauded the "seamless inter-services coordination that ensured operational success in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, according to a statement issued by the military's media wing.

The field marshal was speaking at a dinner hosted by him to honour the political leadership, steadfast commitment of the armed forces, and the indomitable spirit of the people of Pakistan as demonstrated during the confrontation with India, the ISPR added.

The dinner reception came a day after Gen Munir formally received the "Field Marshal Baton" at a ceremony organised at the Presidency. He was promoted to the highest military rank "in recognition of his brilliant military leadership, courage, and bravery, ensuring Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity and courageous defence against the enemy," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on May 21.

While speaking at the dinner, Field Marshal Munir also acknowledged the "unwavering role of Pakistani youth and media in countering the disinformation campaign waged by India, describing them as a 'steel wall' against malign propaganda."

He also commended the outstanding contributions of Pakistani scientists, engineers, and diplomats, whose professionalism and resolve proved critical during the conflict.

Attendees at the dinner included President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the deputy prime minister, Senate chairman, National Assembly speaker, federal ministers, governors, chief ministers, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, air chief and naval chief, senior leadership of major political parties, high-ranking government officials, and senior officers from the three services.

"Participants paid tribute to the sagacious leadership that steered the nation through a defining moment, hailed the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces, and commended the resolute patriotism of the Pakistani people," according to the ISPR.

"The evening stood as a powerful affirmation of national unity and the collective resolve to advance with renewed strength and cohesion," it added.