ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has marked the first anniversary of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos (Iron Wall), with Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar declaring that the country’s success in the operation established a new global standing and fundamentally altered the course of history.
Addressing a ceremony held in connection with the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, Tarar said the month of May commemorates one year since the victory that, by the grace of Allah Almighty, was bestowed upon the Pakistani nation.
وفاقی وزیر اطلاعات و نشریات عطاء اللہ تارڑ کا معرکہ حق کے حوالے سے اسلام آباد میں تقریب سے خطاب@TararAttaullah pic.twitter.com/LT7p9XANnk
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 1, 2026
He observed that the enthusiasm and passion of students participating in the ceremony reflected that Pakistan’s future was in safe hands.
Pakistan’s blessing and leadership vision
Minister described Pakistan as a blessing from Allah, achieved after immense sacrifices by the Muslims of the subcontinent. He added that Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s vision was materialized under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, enabling the nation to live in freedom.
Referring to regional tensions, Tarar said Pakistan’s enemies could not tolerate its independence and continued to conspire against the country.
پہلگام کا فالس فلیگ آپریشن کیا گیا تو پاکستان نے بڑی واضح پوزیشن لی اور پوری دنیا کو بتایا کہ ہم اس کی تحقیقات کیلئے تیار ہیں۔ کیونکہ پاکستان دہشت گردی کا مقابلہ کرنے والے اور بھارت دہشت گردی کو پھیلانے والے ممالک میں شامل ہے۔
وفاقی وزیرِ اطلاعات عطاءاللہ تارڑ کا خطاب pic.twitter.com/leUHIdReI3
— Attaullah Tarar (Office) (@AttaTararoffice) May 1, 2026
India involves in terrorism
Tarar stated that during the Pahalgam “false flag operation,” Pakistan took a clear and principled stance, offering an independent and transparent investigation. He asserted that Pakistan is actively fighting terrorism, while India is involved in promoting it, adding that the international community is increasingly recognising this distinction.
Leadership and military response
Minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif provided clear direction by demanding an investigation into the Pahalgam incident, while Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir led the defence strategy.
He revealed that during the defence operations, eight Indian aircraft were shot down. Furthermore, Pakistan’s response through Fateh missile strikes targeting Indian defensive installations led to a rapid shift in the situation, compelling Indian representatives to call for de-escalation within just four to five hours.
Criticism of Indian media
Tarar criticised Indian media for spreading disinformation, stating that false claims, such as the destruction of the ‘Port of Lahore’ and the ‘Port of Multan’, exposed their narrative internationally.
اللہ تعالیٰ نے پاکستان کو سفارتی، بیانیے اور جنگی محاذ پر وہ شاندار فتح عطاء فرمائی جس کو تاقیامت یاد رکھا جائے گا۔
وفاقی وزیرِ اطلاعات عطاءاللہ تارڑ کا معرکہ حق کے حوالے سے منعقدہ تقریب سے خطاب pic.twitter.com/5a1EPFt06y
— Attaullah Tarar (Office) (@AttaTararoffice) May 1, 2026
Victory on multiple fronts
Federal minister said Pakistan achieved success on diplomatic, narrative, and battlefield fronts, success that would be remembered for generations. He said the victory demonstrated that the Pakistani nation stood united with its armed forces like an “Iron Wall,” reflecting the very spirit of Bunyan-un-Marsoos.
He emphasised that unity between the people and armed forces played a key role in securing the victory.
Later, the minister joined a candlelight vigil with students to honour the martyrs of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos and paid tribute to their sacrifices.
