NEW YORK, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 9th May, 2026) The first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq was commemorated at a community event in New York, with speakers, including Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, hailing it as a defining moment of national unity and paying tributes to the armed forces for their role in the 2025 Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.
The event was jointly organized by the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations and the Consulate General in New York under the theme “Commemorating Pakistan’s Victory, Resilience, Resolve and Pursuit of Peace.” A large number of members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora, community leaders, academics, and representatives of civil society participated.
At the outset, the national anthem was played, followed by a documentary highlighting the historic success of Marka-e-Haq and the bravery, professionalism, and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
In his opening remarks, the Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Aamer Ahmed Atozai, stated that Marka-e-Haq represented a defining moment in Pakistan’s history which demonstrated the nation’s unity, resilience, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He paid tribute to the martyrs and ghazis of Pakistan and commended the professionalism and courage of the Armed Forces.
Pakistan, Atozai said, remains committed to peace, dialogue, and regional stability, while fully capable of defending its national interests against any aggression.
Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Dr.
Gholam Mujtaba, Chairman of the Pakistan Policy Institute, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary General of the World Kashmir Awareness Forum, Ali Rashid, a community leader, and Taj Khan, Kashmiri activist, highlighted that the success of Marka-e-Haq reflected the unity, resilience, and collective resolve of the Pakistani nation. They also paid tribute to the sacrifices rendered for the defence and security of the homeland.
The speakers also reiterated Pakistan’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir and stressed that lasting peace and stability in South Asia remained linked to the peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
In his concluding remarks, Ambassador Asim Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, stated that Marka-e-Haq demonstrated Pakistan’s maturity, restraint, and firm commitment to safeguarding peace with dignity.
He underscored Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, multilateralism, and international law, while emphasizing that the country remained fully capable of defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any aggression.
Ambassador Asim Ahmad also appreciated the strong support and engagement of the Pakistani-American and Kashmiri diaspora in promoting Pakistan’s perspective and strengthening the country’s image abroad.
The event concluded with prayers for the progress, prosperity, and security of Pakistan.
