09/06/2026
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's Message on Defence & Martyrs Day
"This day provides us with an opportunity to pay tribute to the martyrs and veterans who made immense sacrifices to safeguard Pakistan’s security, sovereignty and independence. Despite the enemy’s undeclared aggression and numerical superiority on 6 September 1965, the professionalism and operational preparedness of Pakistan’s Armed Forces inflicted a humiliating and resounding defeat upon it on all fronts.
In Marka-e-Haq, in line with the glorious tradition of valiance, our Armed Forces, under the excellent professional strategy of the Chief of the Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu and Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, delivered a response to our age-old adversary that will be remembered for generations. The entire nation is proud of our brave Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy.
The resounding success of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos has added another glorious chapter to our military history. The Government will continue to take resolute measures to strengthen Pakistan’s security, sovereignty and defence, while simultaneously advancing economic development, political stability and public welfare.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is a manifestation of Pakistan’s growing role in regional security and reflects its commitment to collective defence, mutual security and enduring partnerships with brotherly countries. The international community must also recognize that lasting and genuine peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without resolution of the Kashmir issue as per UN Security Council Resolutions and the aspirations of the people of Kashmir. On this historic day, let us renew our commitment to making Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s principles of Faith, Unity and Discipline an integral part of our national life. Let us work together to build a strong, prosperous and developed Pakistan.
May Allah Almighty always bless Pakistan with peace, stability and prosperity, and elevate the ranks of our martyrs."