{"id":12026,"date":"2026-05-08T11:55:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=12026"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:55:21","slug":"pakistan-high-commission-london-commemorates-first-anniversary-of-marka-e-haq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/pakistan-high-commission-london-commemorates-first-anniversary-of-marka-e-haq\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan High Commission London commemorates first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON, Friday, May 8, 2026 (WNP): The High Commission for Pakistan in London commemorated the first anniversary of \u201cMarka-e-Haq\u201d at a ceremony attended by British parliamentarians, councillors of Pakistani origin, businessmen, media representatives, diplomats, and members of the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Addressing the gathering, Pakistan\u2019s Acting High Commissioner to the UK, Haseeb bin Aziz paid tribute to Pakistan\u2019s Armed Forces for what he described as their courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment in defending the country.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12027\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHydhpcW4AIKPwo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He said the event was held to honour Pakistan\u2019s \u201cheroic Armed Forces, fearless soldiers, sailors and airmen\u201d who stood as \u201can iron shield in defence of the sacred land of Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Referring to \u201cOperation Bunyan-un-Marsoos,\u201d he said the response of Pakistan\u2019s armed forces was swift, decisive, and precise, demonstrating operational excellence that earned international recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Haseeb bin Aziz also appreciated the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom for standing in solidarity with Pakistan and acting as ambassadors of the country during challenging times.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12028\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHyd8QlXcAE8Xer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Defence and Naval Adviser Commodore Jawad Khawaja and Army and Air Adviser Colonel Mohsin Waqar said Pakistan\u2019s defence forces acted in exemplary coordination to foil hostile designs and safeguard the country\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Minister (Press) Ali Nawaz Malik briefed participants on the efforts made by the Pakistan High Commission to keep British media informed during Marka-e-Haq and effectively present Pakistan\u2019s position in response to what he described as false narratives propagated by India.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12029\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHydoCDW4AIkDhb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Representatives of the Pakistani community in the UK paid tribute to Pakistan\u2019s Armed Forces, political leadership, and the nation for demonstrating unity and resilience during Marka-e-Haq.<\/p>\n<p>The participants reaffirmed their commitment to national unity and pledged that the spirit of Marka-e-Haq would continue to strengthen efforts towards building a stronger and more resilient Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12030\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHydr_9XQAYppYa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON, Friday, May 8, 2026 (WNP): The High Commission for Pakistan in London commemorated the first anniversary of \u201cMarka-e-Haq\u201d at a ceremony attended by British parliamentarians, councillors of Pakistani origin, businessmen, media representatives, diplomats, and members of the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom. 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