Pakistan Marks First Anniversary of Marka-i-Haq Conflict with India

May 10, 2026

Pakistan held a ceremony at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 10, 2026 marking one year since the Marka-i-Haq conflict with India. The conflict began with the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025 and ended with a ceasefire on May 10, 2025. Field Marshal Asim Munir stated India's ambitions exceeded its capabilities. Pakistan named its retaliatory operation 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos' and claims it downed Indian jets and destroyed over 26 military targets.

Marka-i-Haq anniversary ceremony

▪Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu attended the Marka-i-Haq anniversary ceremony on May 10, 2026.
▪Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the Marka-i-Haq anniversary ceremony on May 10, 2026.
▪A ceremony was held at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 10, 2026 to mark one year since Pakistan's victory in the 2025 conflict with India.
▪Field Marshal Asim Munir served as chief guest at the Marka-i-Haq anniversary ceremony on May 10, 2026.

Pakistan-India conflict narrative

▪The Pakistan-India conflict began with the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025.
▪The Pakistan-India conflict ended with a ceasefire on May 10, 2025.
▪Pakistan named the 2025 conflict with India "Marka-i-Haq" (Battle of Truth).
▪India violated Pakistan's sovereignty and territory from the midnight of May 6/7, 2025 until May 10, 2025.
▪India expressed the wish for a ceasefire to international powers after the May 2025 conflict.

National unity during conflict

▪Pakistan responded to India's May 2025 aggression with full national unity and military force.
▪Pakistani media, journalists, and youth thwarted India's propaganda, cyberwarfare, and psychological tactics during the May 2025 conflict.

Military victory claims

▪Pakistan's air force destroyed numerous Indian military installations during the May 2025 conflict.
▪Pakistan's naval forces kept Indian naval ships thousands of miles away from Pakistani territory during the May 2025 conflict through constant monitoring and vigilant defense.
▪Pakistan's forces on the Working Border and Line of Control destroyed Indian defense positions during the May 2025 conflict.
▪Pakistan's air force downed several modern Indian fighter jets during the May 2025 conflict.
▪Pakistan successfully targeted more than 26 military targets in India during the May 2025 conflict.

Regional deterrence posture

▪Field Marshal Asim Munir stated on May 10, 2026 that Pakistan's defense is absolutely invincible in the face of any foreign aggression.
▪Field Marshal Asim Munir stated on May 10, 2026 that Pakistan's armed forces are strictly committed to maintaining the balance of power in the region and effective defense deterrence.
▪Field Marshal Asim Munir warned on May 10, 2026 that any future misadventure against Pakistan will result in extremely far-reaching and painful consequences for the enemy.