79 Th Independence Day of Pakistan and Markae HAQ

Irfan Bhatti

Pakistan's 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor in Islamabad. Here's a brief overview of the events:   - *Main Ceremony*: A grand ceremony took place at the Jinnah Sports Complex, where President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended as chief guests, along with the service chiefs.  - *Flag Hoisting*: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoisted the national flag at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, marking the beginning of the celebrations.  - *Military Parade*: An impressive march past was held, featuring troops from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, Punjab Rangers, and FC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, accompanied by military music bands.  - *Ma'arka-e-Haq Memorial*: The Prime Minister unveiled a model of the "Ma'arka-e-Haq" Memorial, symbolizing the nation's unity and strength.  - *Special Prayers*: Special prayers were offered in mosques across the country for peace, solidarity, and prosperity.  - *Gun Salutes*: Thirty-one gun salutes were fired in the federal capital, while 21 gun salutes were fired at provincial headquarters.  - *Cultural Events*: Buildings were decorated with national flags, buntings, and lights, and people displayed flags on their vehicles and rooftops, showcasing their patriotic spirit.¹ ² ³

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00:00Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced the formation of Army Rocket Force Command

00:08to bolster the nation's defense capabilities. Islamabad is boosting its military capabilities

00:14following its recent military conflict with India, increasing defense budget by 20% for

00:20the fiscal year 2025-2026. The Prime Minister made the announcement during a special ceremony

00:26to commemorate Pakistan's 79th Independence Day and Mark Ihak that was held late Wednesday night

00:32at Islamabad's Jinnah Sports Stadium. On this occasion today, I announced the formation of

00:38the Army Rocket Force Command, the Prime Minister said. Mark Ihak, Battle of Truth, is a term the

00:44state uses for the recent conflict with India, when Pakistan responded to Indian aggression following

00:50the April 22nd Pahalgam attack, before a ceasefire was reached on May 10th. Equipped with modern

00:56technology and capable of targeting the enemy from every direction, this force will prove

01:01another milestone in further strengthening our conventional war capabilities, PM Shahbaz said.

01:07Pakistan has sophisticated missile capabilities, some of which it used in conjunction with JF-17

01:13Thunder and J-10C vigorous Dragon Fighter jets in May. According to defense analyst Talat Masood,

01:20a former general, the object of course is to further strengthen Pakistan's military capabilities,

01:26and this is a part of that process, following the most recent conflict. President Asif Ali Zardari,

01:32Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishak Dar, Senate Chairman Youssef Raza Jelani,

01:38National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, federal and state ministers, and diplomats attended.

01:44During his address, the Premier highlighted that the recent military conflict with India concluded

01:49with Pakistan's decisive victory within three to four days. India forgot that wars are not won with

01:56weapons alone, but with the spirit of the nation, he said, adding that the defeat taught India a lesson

02:02it will never forget. PM Shahbaz referred to CS Munir as a son of the nation and hailed the post-conflict

02:09period as the birth of a new Pakistan. Munir's strategy resulted in a decisive military victory.

02:15He praised the coordinated and prompt response to Indian aggression provided by CS Munir,

02:21Chairman JCS Committee General Sahir Shamshad, and PAF Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber.

02:27During his address, the Premier also paid homage to the pioneers of Pakistan's atomic program,

02:33especially ex-president Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan, along with other politicians,

02:40scientists, and the armed forces, for making Pakistan the seventh atomic power of the world.

02:45He also commended then-PM Nawaz Sharif, his brother and PMLN president, for resisting

02:51international pressure in 1998 and taking the brave decision to go ahead with the nuclear

02:56tests in Balachistan's Shigai. We don't use our nuclear arsenal for war. The Prime Minister

03:02emphasized, it is only for defense. He emphasized the necessity of the agreement so that the entire

03:08world could see that while differences have their place, we are all one for Pakistan's sake.

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