Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir addressed the first anniversary ceremony of the Marka-e-Haq victory at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Sunday [1, 2].

The event commemorates a significant military operation that occurred in May 2025 [3, 4]. By observing this anniversary, the Pakistani military reinforces the strategic importance of the victory and honors the personnel involved in the campaign.

Field Marshal Munir served as the chief guest during the proceedings held on May 9, 2026 [1, 2]. The ceremony took place at the GHQ, which serves as the primary administrative and operational hub for the Pakistan Army.

Reports on the guests of honor varied. Some sources said that both the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Staff would attend, while others identified Field Marshal Munir as the primary chief guest [1, 2].

This marking of the first anniversary [3] follows a year of military reflection on the outcomes of the Marka-e-Haq operation. The event serves as a formal acknowledgment of the operation's success, and its impact on national security.

The military leadership used the gathering to highlight the operational achievements of the past year. The anniversary serves as a milestone for the armed forces to evaluate the long-term stability resulting from the 2025 engagement [3, 4].

“Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir addressed the first anniversary ceremony of the Marka-e-Haq victory”

The formal commemoration of the Marka-e-Haq victory by the highest level of military leadership signals the operation's enduring role in Pakistan's current security doctrine. By centering the event at GHQ Rawalpindi, the military is institutionalizing the victory as a point of national pride and strategic reference for future operations.