Field Marshal Asim Munir hosts dinner to honour political leadership, armed forces

RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir hosted a dinner to honour the political leadership, steadfast commitment of the armed forces, and the indomitable spirit of the people of Pakistan as demonstrated during Marka-e-Haq, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.

According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), President Asif Ali Zardari Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, federal ministers, governors, chief ministers, chairman joint chiefs of staff committee, chief of air & naval staff, senior leadership of major political parties, high-ranking government officials and senior officers from the three services attended the dinner.

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Participants paid tribute to the sagacious leadership that steered the nation through a defining moment, hailed the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces and commended the resolute patriotism of the Pakistani people.

In his remarks, Chief of Army Staff Syed Asid Munir expressed profound gratitude to the political leadership for their strategic foresight during Marka-e-Haq and lauded the seamless inter-services coordination that ensured operational success in Operation Bunya-um-Marsoos.

He further acknowledged the unwavering role of Pakistani youth and media in countering the disinformation campaign waged by India, describing them as a ‘steel wall’ against malign propaganda. The COAS also commended the outstanding contributions of Pakistani scientists, engineers, and diplomats, whose professionalism and resolve proved critical during the conflict.