President Asif Ali Zardari stressed that the sons of the soil, fortified by the sustainable spirit of the nation, stood with an unshakable resolution to defend the fatherland and thwarted hostile conceptions with an exceptional value and an operational meaning.
During his visit to the canton of Gujranwala on Saturday, President Zardari praised the exemplary conduct and the professional excellence of the armed forces of Pakistan in the successful execution of Marka-E-Haq. He also recognized the resolved determination of the armed forces and the unshakable courage in the face of an uninsured aggression, according to a press release published by the army media wing, inter-service public relations (ISPR).
The president paid a solemn tribute to the military and civilian martyrs who have put their lives into defense of the fatherland, claiming that their sacrifice remains a sacred trust and a source of sustainable national pride.
He also noticed that history would testify to how, in a few hours, the armed forces of Pakistan pushed the aggression with unequaled precision and resolution, sending an unequivocal message of the force, resilience and national unity of Pakistan.
According to ISPR, during his interaction with officers and troops, the president congratulated their exemplary morale, their preparation for combat and their dedication to duty. He extended sincere congratulations for the successful highest point of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, and expressed his deep pride towards the defenders of the nation.
He claiming that the people of Pakistan hold their brave soldiers in the highest esteem as real guards of national honor and sovereignty.
Upon his arrival at the canton of Gujranwala, President Zardari was received by the chief of staff of the army Asim Murnir. He was accompanied by the Minister of the Interior Mohin Naqvi, while the commanders of Mangla and Gujranwala Corps were also present on occasion.
The recent visits to the Prime Minister and the President of the Military Cantons and the Base of the Air Force Pakistani come following the Armed Forces of Pakistan decisively pushed the Indian aggression after Pahalgam’s attack.
Earlier in the week, President Asif Ali Zardari visited soldiers and civilians injured during the recent confrontation with India at the combined military hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi to find out about their health.
Always earlier in the week, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the canton of Pasurur and the operational base of the Air Force Pakistani in Kamra, where he met troops, praised their “fighting excellence” and adopted Pakistan’s resolution to defend his sovereignty against all aggression.
Pakistan-India cease-fire
The last escalation between Pakistan and India began on April 22, when a Pahalgam attack killed 26 people. India immediately blamed Pakistan for the incident. However, Pakistan categorically rejected the Indian blame.
In response, India has undertaken a series of hostile actions the next day on April 23, including the suspension of the 65-year-old Industry Water Treaty (IWT), canceling visas for Pakistani citizens, closing the border crossing of Wagah-Attari, ordering the closure of the Pakistani High Commissioner in New Delhi and reducing diplomatic staff in the embassies of Pakistan.
Tensions also degenerated in the early hours of May 7, when the missile strikes reached six cities in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Cashmire (AJK), destroying a mosque and killing dozens of civilians, including women, children and the elderly.
In a rapid military response, the Pakistan armed forces have shot down Indian war planes, including three Rafale planes. The confrontation was again intensified in the early hours of May 10, when India targeted several Pakistani air bases with missile strikes. In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, damaging Indian military facilities, including missile storage sites, air bases and other strategic targets.
On Saturday evening, US President Donald Trump announced that a cease-fire had been reached following intense diplomatic efforts overnight. A few minutes later, the agreement was confirmed separately by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Ishaq Dar and the Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
