A grand ceremony is currently being held at Islamabad's Jinnah Ground to celebrate Pakistan's 78th Independence Day and the recent victory in Marka-e-Haq.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir are present at the venue as guests of honour. They are accompanied by senior military officials, cabinet members, parliamentarians, foreign diplomats, and other notable dignitaries.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by an impressive tri-services parade by the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force, showcasing military precision and national pride.
The programme includes special cultural performances, a flypast, and a parade by the armed forces. A major highlight will be the unveiling of the Marka-e-Haq Monument by the prime minister, commemorating the military victory against India.
Military contingents from Turkiye and Azerbaijan are also participating in the celebrations, symbolising strong ties with friendly nations. A large number of national and international dignitaries are present at the event, which is being broadcast live across various platforms.
Operation Marka-e-Haq
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 people. India blamed Pakistan-based elements for the assault but provided no evidence. Islamabad strongly denied the allegations.
The Pakistan Armed Forces conducted Operation Bunyanum Marsoos on May 10 as part of the military conflict 'Marka-e-Haq' in response to Indian military’s dastardly attacks that began on the night of May 6 and 7, resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives, including women, children, and the elderly.
The confrontation erupted on May 6–7 as India launched its attack against Pakistan, that spiralled into the gravest military clash between the neighbors in decades. Dozens were killed before diplomacy prevailed.
Despite repeated warnings from the Pakistani government, India, fueled by its media's war-driven rhetoric, continued provocative actions, including frequent drone incursions, which ultimately prompted Pakistan to retaliate.
Pakistan intercepted multiple BrahMos supersonic missiles before launching the military operation on May 10, deploying its Al-Fatah missile system and targeting multiple Indian military installations. Key targets included BrahMos storage facilities at Beas and S-400 air defence systems at Adampur and Bhuj.
Moreover, the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian jets, including French Rafale, and carried out strikes on several Indian airbases. Following these developments, India requested intervention from US President Donald Trump, which ultimately led to a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
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