Pakistan Embassy in Washington marks Marka-e-Haq's anniversary, hails nation’s resilience, unity

WASHINGTON, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th May, 2026) The Pakistan Embassy in Washington held an impressive ceremony on Sunday to commemorate the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, a testament to Pakistan’s unity, resilience and unwavering national resolve.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of participants, including members of the Pakistani-American diaspora, scholars, students, business leaders, embassy officials and media representatives.

Members of the Pakistani-American community participated, reaffirming their deep love for and commitment to the homeland as well as solidarity with the nation. Patriotic songs and spirited chants of “Pakistan Zindabad” filled the atmosphere with patriotic fervor.

Speakers at the ceremony paid tributes to Pakistan’s Armed Forces for safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity with exemplary professionalism and courage. The country's civil and military leadership was also commended for its decisive handling of the unprovoked aggression

Messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion, while video messages from the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister and the Defence Minister reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to defending the homeland at all costs. Defence Attache Brigadier Irfan Ali read out the message from the Chief of Defence Forces/Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, highlighted the significance of Marka-e-Haq and the collective resolve demonstrated by the Pakistani nation.

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He emphasized that Pakistan’s strategic importance, resilience, and it's role in promoting regional and global peace continued to gain strength.

“Our unity is our strength, and it was displayed during the conflict in May 2025. The nation stood shoulder-to-shoulder with its leadership and the valiant armed forces in defeating the sinister designs of the enemy,” the ambassador said.

Pointing out that the victory against the provocation was a collective triumph of the country’s civil-military and diplomatic leadership, he underscored that while Pakistan remained committed to regional and global peace, the desire should never be mistaken for weakness.

Ambassador Sheikh also appreciated the positive role played by the US President Donald Trump in supporting the ceasefire efforts between the two nuclear-armed powers.

Looking to the future, the Ambassador linked national defence with economic sovereignty, stating that the concept of Bunyan ul Marsoos would be fully realized in the non kinetic domain once Pakistan achieved economic stability and prosperity. He urged the Pakistani-American diaspora to step in and step up their vital role towards strengthening the bilateral relationship between Islamabad and Washington.

The evening featured a documentary chronicling the nation's defense efforts and live performances of national songs, with audiences passionately chanting slogans of “Pakistan Hamesha Zindabad.”

The ceremony concluded with a renewed national pledge for unity, progress and collective responsibility toward building a stronger and more prosperous Pakistan.