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<\/p>\nISLAMABAD, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 : President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday led the nation in paying homage to the martyrs of recent Indian aggression, reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s resolve to defend its sovereignty and respond decisively to any provocation.<\/p>\n
In a strongly worded statement, President Zardari said that India\u2019s \u201cblatant aggression\u201d had further united the Pakistani nation and reinforced its determination to safeguard its territorial integrity. He paid tribute to the martyred personnel of the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force, hailing their sacrifice as a symbol of national pride and resilience.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe are proud of the martyrs who laid down their lives for Pakistan\u2019s security,\u201d the president said. \u201cOur valiant forces, through Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, shattered the enemy\u2019s arrogance and stood firm in defence of the homeland.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Zardari extended condolences to the families of those killed in the unprovoked Indian attacks and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. He emphasized that the nation and its armed forces remained fully prepared to respond to any act of hostility.<\/p>\n
Echoing the president\u2019s sentiments, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the recent operation, launched in response to India\u2019s aggression, had decisively \u201cdemolished the illusion of Indian military superiority.\u201d He saluted the families of the fallen and said the entire nation stood by them in gratitude and solidarity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe brave sons of our armed forces have fulfilled their sacred duty to protect the motherland. We will never forget their sacrifices,\u201d the prime minister said. \u201cThe operation Bunyanum Marsoos sent an unequivocal message: Pakistan is a peaceful country, but it will not tolerate any infringement on its sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n
The prime minister confirmed that a comprehensive Martyrs\u2019 Package had been announced to support the families of the fallen, adding that the state would stand by them in every possible way.<\/p>\n
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, the Indian armed forces carried out \u201cunprovoked and reprehensible attacks\u201d during the night of May 6-7, targeting civilians in border areas. The strikes resulted in the martyrdom of 40 civilians\u2014including 15 children and 7 women\u2014and injured 121 others, among them 10 women and 27 children.<\/p>\n
In response, the Pakistan Armed Forces launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos under the broader campaign titled Marka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth), delivering precise retaliatory strikes and showcasing a \u201cfull-spectrum response capability.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eleven military personnel, including five from the Pakistan Air Force and six from the Pakistan Army, embraced martyrdom during the operation. Their names include:<\/p>\n
Pakistan Army Martyrs:<\/p>\n
* Naik Abdul Rehman
\n* Lance Naik Dilawar Khan
\n* Lance Naik Ikramullah
\n* Naik Waqar Khalid
\n* Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar
\n* Sepoy Nisar<\/p>\n
Pakistan Air Force Martyrs:<\/p>\n
* Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf
\n* Chief Technician Aurangzeb
\n* Senior Technician Najeeb
\n* Corporal Technician Farooq
\n* Senior Technician Mubashir<\/p>\n
The ISPR hailed the fallen as symbols of \u201ccourage, devotion, and unwavering patriotism,\u201d adding that their sacrifice would remain etched in the nation\u2019s collective memory.<\/p>\n
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi on Monday to meet wounded soldiers and civilians. Commending their bravery, the COAS reaffirmed the army\u2019s commitment to their care and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo hostile design can break the spirit of Pakistan\u2019s armed forces,\u201d the COAS said. \u201cThe unity displayed during Marka-e-Haq and the firm backing of the people of Pakistan mark a defining chapter in our military history.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ISPR concluded its statement with a stern warning: \u201cLet there be no ambiguity\u2014any attempt to challenge Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty or territorial integrity will be met with a swift, decisive, and full-spectrum response, Inshallah.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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