Balochistan Assembly approves congratulatory resolution on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
The Balochistan Assembly. PHOTO: EXPRESS
The Balochistan Assembly on Friday unanimously approved a congratulatory resolution commemorating the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, with lawmakers paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for their role in defending the country and countering external threats.
The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, received support from both treasury and opposition members during the assembly session. Legislators described the armed forces as a symbol of national strength and praised their sacrifices for ensuring the security and sovereignty of Pakistan.
Addressing the house, CM Bugti said the country’s armed forces had demonstrated professionalism and determination in responding to Indian hostility and terrorism. He stated that Pakistan had delivered a clear message that any attempt to undermine the country’s peace and stability would be met with a strong response.
He said the nation remained proud of the courage and dedication shown by soldiers and security personnel who continued to protect the motherland under difficult circumstances.
Several lawmakers participated in the discussion, including Planning and Development Minister Mir Zahoor Buledi, PPP Parliamentary Leader Mir Muhammad Sadiq Umrani, Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, and members from opposition benches.
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Speakers highlighted the importance of national unity and stressed that the people of Pakistan stood shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces. They said the completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq reflected the country’s resilience and collective resolve against threats to national security.
Members also acknowledged the sacrifices made by security forces in maintaining peace, particularly in sensitive regions, and reiterated their commitment to supporting efforts aimed at stability and development in Balochistan and across the country.
The session concluded with lawmakers congratulating the nation on the anniversary and expressing solidarity with the armed forces for their continued services and sacrifices.
Marka-e-Haq
On April 22, 2025, escalation between Pakistan and India began when an attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people. India immediately blamed Pakistan for the incident. However, Pakistan categorically rejected the Indian blame.
In response, India undertook a series of hostile actions the next day, on April 23, 2025, including suspending the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), cancelling visas for Pakistani citizens, closing the Wagah-Attari border crossing, ordering the shutdown of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, and reducing diplomatic staff at each other's embassies.
Tensions further escalated in the early hours of May 7, 2025, when missile strikes hit six cities in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), destroying a mosque and killing dozens of civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
In a swift military response, Pakistan’s armed forces shot down Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets. The confrontation intensified again in the early hours of May 10, 2025, when India targeted several Pakistani airbases with missile strikes. In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, damaging Indian military installations, including missile storage sites, airbases, and other strategic targets.
On May 10, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had been reached following intense overnight diplomatic efforts. Minutes later, the agreement was confirmed separately by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the Indian foreign secretary.