WASHINGTON
\nA grand ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington to mark one year of the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq, where members of the Pakistani community participated in large numbers.
\nThe event began in connection with the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, with a strong presence of Pakistani and American community members. Enthusiastic slogans of \u201cPakistan Zindabad\u201d and \u201cWe are Bunyan-un-Marsoos\u201d echoed throughout the gathering, renewing patriotic spirit.
\nTribute was paid to the Pakistan Armed Forces for their professionalism and role in defending the homeland, with the Army, Air Force and Navy described as an \u201ciron wall\u201d that made the country\u2019s defence impregnable against the enemy.
\nMessages from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out during the ceremony, while video messages from the Deputy Prime Minister\/Foreign Minister and the Defence Minister were also broadcast, highlighting national unity and resolve.
\nThe message of Chief of Defence Forces General Syed Asim Munir was conveyed to participants by Defence Attach\u00e9 Brigadier Irfan Ali.
\nAddressing the ceremony, Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said that during Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan demonstrated its strategic importance, national dignity and defence capabilities. He said Pakistan is a key and sensitive country in the region where peace and stability hold global importance.
\nThe ambassador said that in line with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah\u2019s vision, Pakistan is emerging as a global centre of influence. He added that Pakistan was created for the protection of Muslim dignity and honour, and no compromise would be made on this principle.
\nHe expressed concern over the treatment of Muslims in India, saying it further validates the decision of the creation of Pakistan. He noted that Pakistan has played an important role in promoting peace and positive diplomacy globally over the past eight decades and highlighted Pakistan\u2019s peace efforts in the Iran-US tensions.
\nHe also thanked former US President Donald Trump for his efforts regarding ceasefire initiatives, stating that the 88-hour-long Marka-e-Haq events had reignited the spirit of Pakistani identity worldwide. In conclusion, he stressed that unity is essential for national progress and stability, while a poem by renowned poet Majid Amjad was also recited at the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WASHINGTON A grand ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington to mark one year of the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq, where members of the Pakistani community participated in large numbers. The event began in connection with the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, with a strong presence of Pakistani and American community members. Enthusiastic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":545628,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-545608","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n