- PM Shehbaz Sharif pays tribute to the armed forces’ courage.
- Premier unveiled generous support packages for affected families.
- PM vows to remember those who protected Pakistan’s dignity.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday announced to observe Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq every year on May 10 on the magnificent success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos against Indian aggression.
He said Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq will be observed every year across the country with fervour and passion of national solidarity.
“The professional capabilities of our brave forces kept our head high with pride.”
The premier also said that Friday May 16, 2025, will be observed as a day to pay tribute to the armed forces for achieving magnificent success on the defence front and to bow before Allah in gratitude, he added.
He told that special prayers will be offered in continuation of the Youm-e-Tashakur and for the progress of the country and the nation.
PM Shehbaz also announced major decisions were taken regarding the people and properties affected due to Indian attacks. He announced Shuhada package for those who were martyred during Marka-e-Haq.
The heirs of Pakistani citizens who were martyred during Marka-e-Haq will be given Rs10 million and the injured will be given from Rs1 million to Rs2 million.
Meanwhile, the heirs of martyrs of Pakistan armed forces will be given from Rs10 million to Rs18 million according to their rank and Rs19 million to Rs42 million for the facility of a house.
Moreover, the families will continue to receive the complete salary including allowances on behalf of the of the martyrs of Pakistan armed forces till the date of their retirement. The children of martyrs of armed forces will get free education till graduation.
One daughter of every martyr of armed forces will be given a marriage grant of Rs1 million for the wedding.
The injured of the armed forces will receive Rs2million to Rs5 million.
The prime minister said that the federal government will construct the houses and mosques affected during the Indian attacks.
“It is responsibility of the government to take care of the children of martyrs and we will fulfill this obligation,” he informed.
The federal government will bear all the expenses on the medical treatment of the injured, he said, adding that whoever performed services for the protection of the honour and dignity of Pakistan and for its defence will be acknowledged at the national level and they will be bestowed with awards, he concluded.
