The High Commission of Pakistan in Dhaka commemorated the First Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq (The Battle of Truth) in a solemn ceremony today. The event was attended by academics, journalists and members of Pakistani community including students.

Messages of the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan, the Chief of Army Staff / Chief of Defence Forces were read out on the occasion paying rich tributes to the courage, sacrifices and unwavering resolve of the Armed Forces and people of Pakistan during Marka-e-Haq. The leadership in their messages assured the nation that Pakistan’s Armed Forces are fully cognizant and completely capable of meeting future challenges and threats. The messages also reiterated Pakistan’s principled support for the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri brothers and sisters and emphasized that without a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, lasting peace in South Asia would remain an elusive dream.

Emphasizing Pakistan’s responsible role in the region and beyond, the messages underscored that Pakistan not only knows how to defend itself but has also emerged as a guarantor of global peace and stability. Homage was paid to the sacrifices of the Shuhada, while renewing the national pledge to remain united and steadfast in defence of Pakistan. The leadership reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to rooting out terrorism and underscored that Pakistan would not allow territory of any country to be used against Pakistan.

High Commissioner of Pakistan Imran Haider paid rich tributes to Pakistan’s heroic Armed Forces and the resilient people of Pakistan who stood united against the unprovoked Indian aggression against the motherland. Other speakers including Pakistani students and members of the Pakistani community also paid glowing tributes to the civilian and military leadership, Armed Forces of Pakistan and the entire nation for standing resolute and united during Marka-e-Haq.

A pictorial exhibition showcasing important moments of Marka-e-Haq was organized at the Chancery, while a special documentary highlighting the professionalism and bravery of Pakistan’s Armed Forces was also screened for the participants.

The ceremony concluded with prayers for peace, progress, and prosperity of Pakistan.