Peration Marka-e-Haq Bunyanum Marsoos, meaning “The Solid Wall,” was not just a military operation – it was a national movement for survival and dignity. It was launched to dismantle networks of terror, foreign proxies, and extremist forces threatening Pakistan’s peace and stability.
But this monumental success came at a cost – the blood of our brave martyrs. Young officers, valiant sepoys, field commanders, and intelligence operatives all laid down their lives across rugged terrains and volatile zones. They walked into danger knowing the risks, yet chose duty over safety.
Their selfless actions turned the tide in Pakistan’s favor, and their sacrifice is etched in the success of this operation. Without them, there would be no Marka-e-Haq Bunyanum Marsoos – no triumph of truth.
The Faces behind the Uniforms
Every martyr had a story. A mother who waited eagerly for her son to return. A child who waved goodbye with innocent pride. A wife who whispered prayers of protection. These families carry unimaginable grief, yet they wear their pain with grace because they know their loved ones did not die in vain – they became part of something larger than life.
These families are the silent warriors of our nation, and they deserve more than our sympathy. They deserve our unwavering respect, institutional support, and collective gratitude. It is our duty to ensure their sacrifices are honored – not just in ceremonies but in actions and remembrance.
Living Memorials: How We Must Remember Them
True tribute lies not in mere words or rituals, but in ensuring that the sacrifices of martyrs become our national conscience. Their names should echo in our textbooks, be engraved in our institutions, and remembered in the policies we shape.
Memorials must rise, scholarships must be granted in their names, housing and healthcare for their families must be guaranteed, and their stories must be shared across generations. Every child in Pakistan should grow up knowing who Havildar Lalak Jan, Major Aziz Bhatti, Captain Karnal Sher Khan, and so many others were – and why we owe them everything.
Under the Leadership of a Martyr-Conscious Commander
One of the most defining traits of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is his deep respect and regard for the martyrs and their families. Since assuming the role of COAS and now elevated to Field Marshal, he has consistently made the martyrs’ legacy a cornerstone of his leadership.
He has ensured that families of the Shuhada are not only remembered but honored and cared for. Visits to martyr memorials, transparent welfare programs, and constant engagement with families of the fallen have become hallmarks of his command.
His leadership in Operation Marka-e-Haq Bunyanum Marsoos paid the highest tribute to the martyrs – by ensuring their sacrifice leads to victory. And indeed, the operation’s success and the stability it ushered in is the living reward for their courage
The Nation’s Eternal Debt
No nation can ever repay the blood of its martyrs. But it can rise to become worthy of their sacrifice.
We must guard our unity, shun divisive agendas, reject propaganda that weakens institutions, and embrace a collective responsibility toward national resilience. We must raise our children to love this land, not just with slogans, but with service.
The eternal flame of our martyrs will never die – as long as we nurture it with purpose, patriotism, and pride.
Shaheed Ki Jo Maut Hai, Woh Qaum Ki Hayat Hai
The immortal verse “Shaheed ki jo maut hai, woh qaum ki hayat hai” is not mere poetry-it is the truth carved into the history of Pakistan. Our martyrs are not gone – they live in every sunrise over a free sky, in every flag that flutters proudly, and in every heartbeat of a nation that stands because they fell.
Let us honor them not just today, but every day – with our integrity, unity, and commitment to building the Pakistan they died to protect.
Pakistan Zindabad. Shuhada-e-Pakistan Paindabad.
