[0:03]Ladies and gentlemen, it is our profound privilege to welcome our distinguished guests at the Noor Khan Auditorium Air Headquarters, Islamabad. معزز خواتین و حضرات قوموں کی تاریخ میں ایسے دن اتے ہیں جو انے والی نسلوں کے لیے ایک تابناک ماضی اور درخشاں مستقبل کی نوید ہوتے ہیں۔
[0:26]اج بھی ایک ایسا دن ہے جو اتحاد خود مختاری اور غیر متزلزل عزم کے استعارے کے طور پر ہمارے ذہنوں پر نقش رہے گا۔ Today, we have gathered here to venerate the valor of our men in uniform and the steadfast spirit of our great nation on the first anniversary of Marka Hak. What appeared as a moment of trial at the outset, proved to be a defining moment in our history, reminding us that sovereignty and dignity are worth every sacrifice. آج کا دن اس رزم حق و باطل میں جانوں کا نذرانہ پیش کرنے والے شاہینوں کے لیے خراج عقیدت اور ان شیر دل غازیوں کے لیے خراج تحسین ہے جو اس معرکہ حق میں بہادری اور استقامت کی علامت کے طور پر ہمیشہ یاد رہیں گے۔ Ladies and gentlemen, chief guest of today's ceremony is Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Siddhu, Nishane Imtiaz Military, Hilale Jarat, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم واعدوا لهم ما استطعتم من قوة ومن رباط الخيل ترهبون به عدو الله وعدوكم واخرين من دونهم.
[2:32]واخرج من دونهم لا تعلمونهم الله يعلمهم
[2:54]وما تنفقوا من شيء في سبيل الله يوف اليكم وانتم لا تظلمون صدق الله العظيم معزز خواتین و حضرات ایک سال قبل جب دشمن نے ہمارے وطن عزیز پر جارحیت مسلط کی تو قومی سیاسی قیادت نے ایک غیر متزلزل عزم اور بصیرت کے ساتھ رہنمائی فراہم کی۔ جس کے تحت پاکستان کی مسلح افواج متحد ہو کر ایک ایسی آہنی دیوان بن کر ابھری جس نے قومی امنگوں کی عکاسی کرتے ہوئے دشمن کے ناپاک عزائم کو خاک میں ملا دیا۔ Ladies and gentlemen, I would now kindly request you to rise for the National Anthem. ارض سرزمیں شاداں کیشوری حسین شاداں تو نشانے عزم عالی شان ارض پاکستان مرکز یقین شاد باد پاک سرزمیں کا نظام قوت اخوت عوام قوم، ملک، سلطنت پائندہ تابندہ، شاد باد منزل مراد
[4:58]پرچم ستارہ و ہلال رہبر ترقی و کمال ترجمان ماضی، شان حال جان استقبال سایہ خدائے ذوالجلال Ladies and gentlemen, on land, Pakistan Army, led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, inflicted heavy damage onto the enemy through precise targeting, employing unprecedented firepower. Whereas at sea, Pakistan Navy, under the command of Admiral Naveed Ashraf, defended the nation's seaward frontiers and deterred aggression across a turbulent, multi-front regional threat. In the skies, upholding the proud legacy of being second to none, and guided by its bold leadership, Pakistan Air Force rose with commanding thunder. یہ معرکہ نظم و ضبط اور باہمی ہم آہنگی کی ایسی بے مثال علامت تھی جس میں ہر حکمت عملی کے بروقت اور مربوط استعمال سے اللہ تعالی نے ہمیں فتح مبین سے نوازا۔ At the heart of this triumph stood the bold and visionary leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Siddhu, who spearheaded planning and execution of PF's air campaign by turning its reorientated doctrine into operational reality. He was the architect of PF's transformative modernization, comprising smart induction of our war-winning capabilities and indigenous pursuit of integrated niche and disruptive technologies. In a fierce and unprecedented air battle, featuring the largest and longest BVR engagements, involving most modern fighter aircraft, Pakistan Air Force delivered a decisive and resounding blow, downing eight IAF aircraft, including four Rafales, one SU-30, MiG-29, Mirage 2000, and a Heron UAV. انہی جہتوں کو اجاگر کرنے کے لیے ائیے دیکھتے ہیں مارکہ حق میں پاک فضائیہ کے کردار پر مبنی ایک دستاویزی فلم۔
[7:38]There are moments in history when nations are tested, moments when peace is challenged, when sovereignty is provoked, and when destiny calls upon the guardians of a homeland. One year ago, Pakistan faced such a moment. What followed was not merely a response. It was discipline forged into action. Precision transformed into power, and resolve written across the skies. That defining chapter became known as Marka-e-Haq. On 22nd April 2025, at 14:00 hours, in the north-western mountainous region of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a locality bustling with attracting tourists, a pre-meditated false flag attack by the Indians was launched on their own innocent people claiming 26 Indian lives. In a blink of an eye, without an iota of evidence, the Indian government started a disinformation campaign to build a flawed and false narrative against Pakistan to instigate public sentiments as well as gain international support. With the greatest of respect to the judges, they will not take responsibility for the security situation. These are matters in which the governments and armies must be given a free hand. Anticipating a possible misadventure, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, activated a calibrated multi-domain posture. His strategic foresight and commitment to ensure impregnable aerial defense of the motherland, translated into a potent application of highest state of operational readiness, embedded seamless integration of multi-domain warfare assets. Chief of the Air Staff remained fully engaged, personally overseeing developments, and directly briefing each member of his core team on the operational design and his strategic game plan. This was not a reactive deployment, but a deliberate positioning of all tiers of aerospace power. PAF's manned combat force on alert, unmanned systems for persistent surveillance, space-based assets for extended situational awareness, cyber units, securing and probing the digital domain, integrated air defense systems laid for deterrence, and electronic warfare capabilities primed to dominate the spectrum. The objective was clear, maintain full spectrum awareness and be ready with a measured proportionate response to retain escalation control. This did not happen overnight. It was a strategic foresight of PAF leadership who soon after assuming command of PAF envisioned of how the future war between India and Pakistan would look like. Induction of niche technologies, based on modern warfare parameters and their swift operationalization, poised PAF to be ready for this moment, through a network-centric enabled PAF's own homegrown kill chain, alongside the induction of cutting-edge fighter aircraft like J-10C, JF-17 Block 3 and air defense systems like HQ-9B. Each unit was seamlessly integrated into multi-domain network of PAF. PAF elite fighter units, especially number 15 Multi-Role Squadron, equipped with J-10C aircraft were enabled and trained with a very aggressive mindset and killer instincts through exposure in complex near-realistic combat scenarios, to shoot down the enemy whenever called upon by the nation. Pakistan's armed forces stood forged as a single indomitable warfighting machine, disciplined, cohesive and relentlessly decisive. On land, vigilant formations of Pak Army, under the astute leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, secured every frontier. At sea, guardians of the maritime domain denied hostile designs, whereas in the air, the sword and shield of the nation, Pakistan Air Force, rose with thunderous certainty. This was the power of jointness and synergy. Every movement connected, every domain aligned, every strike carrying the weight of a nation united. On the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, every member of Pakistan Air Force renews a sacred pledge, to remain vigilant in peace, to remain fearless in crisis, and to guard every horizon of the motherland. During Marka-e-Haq, PAF Shuhada wrote their names in the heavens with sacrifice, securing the honor of our nation. Their silence now echoes louder than thunder, a testament to duty, fulfilled beyond fear, reiterating that the defense of Pakistan is inviolable. Its skies are secured by courage, its sovereignty is protected by sacrifice, its future is defended by those who stand watch in silence. And if any adversary again chooses misadventure, they will find Pakistan armed forces ready, united in command, steadfast in resolve and decisive in response. Insha'Allah, Pakistani nation sleeps in peace, only because its guardians remain awake.
[13:10]Pakistan Air Force, Pride of the Nation.
[13:19]Being the fifth domain of PF's warfare doctrine, its cyber force secured digital infrastructure, communication networks, and remained actively involved in detecting and neutralizing hostile intrusions at any time. This was not just cyber application, this was decisive dominance in the digital battle space and it continues. ائیے دیکھتے ہیں اسی حوالے سے ایک مونتاج جس میں مارکہ حق میں پی ایف سائبر فورس کے کردار کو اجاگر کیا گیا ہے۔ After the Pahalgam incident on May 7th and 8th, India crossed the line and conducted aerial strikes against Pakistan. But under the watchful eyes and visionary mind of Chief of the Air Staff, PAF, the engagement became the first ever manifestation of seamless cyber-integrated kinetic operations. Operation Divine Bytes had begun. Operation Divine Bytes demonstrated a defining reality of effect-based operations. From Power shutdowns in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, coordination faltered, response windows narrowed, even command channels, surveillance systems and digital media was interrupted at crucial moments, creating cross-domain effects. Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, has redefined the rules of engagement through unprecedented leadership, strategic vision and an exceptional grasp on emerging threats. By conceiving and executing such a sophisticated operation, he has showcased technological superiority and the ability to anticipate and neutralize adversarial narratives with precision. This was not coincidence, but a unified response executed in layers. The battlefield had expanded beyond land, air, and into networks, systems and minds. PAF Cyber Force, developed under Chief of the Air Staff, vision is an embodiment of innovation, decisiveness and adaptability. And it has shown tremendous results in this conflict. It is a result of his unmatched strategic acumen, which is setting a new benchmark for modern military commands. Under his exemplary leadership and foresight, PAF has evolved into a combat-ready cyber force that has been strategically transformed into Cyber Integrated Air Power for shaping outcomes in an increasingly complex modern warfare. It is no longer just infrastructure, but a complete ecosystem with a rare blend of Information Exploitation. Wars are no longer just fought, they are written in code.
[16:16]PF has a proud tradition of honoring its heroes for their feats of valor and supreme sacrifices. In continuous of the same spirit, I would now request Chief of the Air Staff to honor these heroes by awarding mementos to the families of martyrs and Ghazis. Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed, Tamga Basalat.
[16:55]Chief Tech Aurangzeb Shaheed.
[17:13]Senior Tech Najeeb Sultan Shaheed.
[17:32]Senior Tech Mubasher Javed Shaheed.
[17:43]Senior Tech Mohammad Ayaz Shaheed.
[17:58]Corporal Tech Farooq Ahmad.
[18:18]During Marka Haq, Operations Branch led by Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmad, ensured synchronized employment of Air power across the battle space through meticulous mission planning and force allocation to achieve unified combat effects, while preserving strategic flexibility and escalation dominance.
[19:11]It also enabled pinpoint stand-off strikes against enemy assets using long-range vectors. Ladies and gentlemen, the Air Defense team.
[19:59]PF's Integrated Air Defense, under the command of Air Officer Commanding, Air Defense Command, ensured enemy threats were detected, tracked and neutralized in time as a unified architecture. It also enabled pinpoint standoff strikes against enemy assets using long-range vectors. Ladies and gentlemen, the Air Defense team.
[19:59]PF's Integrated Air Defense, under the command of Air Officer Commanding, Air Defense Command, ensured enemy threats were detected, tracked and neutralized in time as a unified architecture. PF's Electronic Warfare Force orchestrated a spectrum-dominant battle space by deploying sophisticated electronic attack and protection measures, effectively degrading sensors, radars, and communication grids of the enemy. Ladies and gentlemen, the team of EW Force.
[20:56]PF Space Force, though new in the field, enabled surveillance across the breath and width of the adversary with real-time imagery. It proved as a force multiplier, tracking enemy deployments and ensuring no threat could hide from its piercing eyes. Ladies and gentlemen, the space Force. Being the linchpin of multi-domain operations of PF, EW, Space, Cyber and unmanned systems teams were directly guided by Chief of the Air Staff himself, which accrued desired strategic effects during Marka-e-Haq. Besides these, Air Intelligence Team, led by then Director General AI, Air Marshal Mohammad Ehsan-ul-Haq, created architecture for a coherent and accurate operational picture, ensuring information dominance by degrading the adversary's situational awareness. Ladies and gentlemen, the Air Intelligence team.
[22:05]اب مارکہ حق میں ستارہ جرات حاصل کرنے والے شیر دل شاہینوں کو سربراہ پاک فضائیہ اعزازات سے نوازیں گے۔ Wing Commander Bilal Raza, Sitara Jarat.
[22:28]Wing Commander Hammad Ibne Masood, Sitara Jarat.
[22:50]Squadron Leader Muhammad Osama Ishfaq, Sitara Jarat.
[23:13]Squadron Leader Talal Hasan, Sitara Jarat.
[23:23]Squadron Leader Fida Muhammad Khan, Sitara Jarat.
[23:33]Squadron Leader Muhammad Ashhad Amir, Sitara Jarat.
[23:40]Now, I would request Chief of the Air Staff to address the audience. بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم، پرنسپل سٹاف افیسرز، اونر بل، فیملیز اف شہداء، ڈسٹنگوش گیسٹ، لیڈیز اینڈ جنٹلمین، السلام علیکم ورحمۃ اللہ وبرکاتہ۔ It is my profound privilege and honor to attend the First Commemoration Ceremony of Marka-e-Haq. On this special occasion, I thank all the distinguished guests for joining us today. No doubt, the presence of Shuhda families and the war heroes make this event special and memorable for us all. Ladies and gentlemen, Operational Marka-e-Haq has great significance in the history of Pakistan Air Force, as indeed our country. After the Pahalgam incident, India immediately blamed Pakistan without evidence, and announced some immature and hasty measures, which created hostile environment.
[24:56]On the other hand, the government of Pakistan and its leadership also condemned this incident and offered our full cooperation in its impartial investigation. However, considering the escalatory statement of Indian leadership and growing military hype, Defense forces of Pakistan promptly undertook necessary safeguards with highest operational readiness. Immediately, Pakistan Air Force declared highest level of alert, enhancing full spectrum surveillance to ensure complete observation of enemy moves.
[25:42]Ladies and gentlemen, to thwart any hostile intent, Pakistan Air Force maintained a strong defensive counter-air posture through launching of multiple CAP day in and out. We also did time scrambles and round the card surveillance through early warning radar and through our integrated air defense system. Alongside Pakistan Air Force deployed integrated and operationalized its multi-domain assets all across in shortest possible time to counter any aggression, which was evident. IAF Transport fleet flew over 550 sorties to support large scale forward deployments of his fleet and offensive weapon system. Whereas Pakistan Air Force was observing each and every Indian Air Force move that was being undertaken. Indian Air Force effort to conceal his preparedness and asset were denied to bold counter-moves by Pakistan Air Force. Pakistan Air Force undertook aggressive preparatory exercises and deployment and north, south and center. Predominantly in first phase, we started to deploy towards south with an aim to, you know, pull out the Indian aircraft, which was, you know, deployed somewhere in Ambala and Gwalior. And that was their main punch, I am referring to the Rafael aircraft. While most of their aeroplanes like SU 30, Mirage 2000 were deployed starting from Srinagar, Avantipur, Ambala, Adampur, Jamnagar, Sirsa, Bhatinda, Nalia, Bhuj and all areas. Except the Rafael aircraft, which was deployed initially in Hashimara, then moved to Ambala and then subsequently this entire package was moved to Gwalior. And this was one of their tactics to, you know, hide their main force but because of the PF very aggressive posture towards the south and center, we managed to pull them and then the, they started to deploy these aircraft from front to north to south areas. This forced the Indian Air Force to reconfigure and redeploy itself, therefore revealing their posture. At the same time, Pakistan Air Force concealed own deployments strategy through deception, electronic emission, multiple redeployment and unpredictable pattern of operation. This all ensured that the adversary remained oblivious of our plans. During this hostile build-up, Pakistan Air Force, being eyeball to eyeball with the adversary, maintained the highest state of readiness and continued to safeguard the aerial sovereignty of Pakistan. Till the wee hours of 7th May 2025, when enemy decided to launch his massive attack, comprising multiple package of high-tech aircraft all across our border from north to south. The move was picked up by Pakistan Cyber Warriors, much before it was detected by the traditional surveillance grid for Pakistan Air Force. Pakistan Air Force scrambles formation of J-10 and F-16 aircraft to form up strong defensive counter-air with backup of JF-17 aircraft. PF Cyber Force launched its offensive targeting Indian communication hubs, power grids and transport infrastructure, as you have seen in the montage also, causing massive power disruption in different Indian states and key military installation. Degradations of communication forced Indian Air Force to fall back on its setcom connectivity, especially towards the northern sector. This multi-domain interplay squarely degraded Indian Air Force capability to operate as an integrated network force. What follows was the largest and longest BVR versus BVR engagement in the history of air combat. Despite being outnumber, ladies and gentlemen, Pakistan Air Force fought aggressively, denying enemy the opportunity to enter into our air space. The enemy was compelled to stay at a distance from our borders. In desperation, Indian Air Force launch its weapon from a stand up ranges while staying within its own territory. Immediately, these high-speed projectiles were picked up by our sensors and to the enemy utter surprise, Pakistan Air Force in an unprecedented switch turns its defensive posture into offensive posture. Pakistan Air Force valiant pilots started targeting enemy top line fighter aircraft. Within minutes, multiple Rafael Jet, SU-30 MKI, Mirage 2000, MiG-29 and multi-million dollar unmanned system were shut down. This devastating blow shocked the enemy and Indian Air Force was not seen in air for the remaining part of the conflict. When adversary resorted to other domains of unmanned system, it also met the same fate. Out of dozens drones launched on Pakistan, none was able to return home. Our killer drones, Hypersonic missile and long-range weapon struck 16 enemy air bases within a span of about 8 to 10 hours. Key military installation, Brahmos site, critical command and control center and two of his prize S 400 battery was neutralized. While Indian Air Force was off the skies with complete air dominance, Pakistan Air Force continued pounding the enemy target all across. The adversary was shocked by the Pakistan Air Force aggressive attack campaigns against his main bases and key installation all across sectors. At the core of this success was Pakistan Air Force homegrown kill chain that seamlessly integrated all our operational element into single formidable force package. We employed element of cyber, electronic warfare and space along with long-range vectors, unmanned aerial system, killer drone and loitering munition. For the first time in the history of air warfare, PF conducted full spectrum multi-domain operation. The world was stunned to witness this superb execution of PF operation that were excellently choreographed and flawlessly executed. Thus Pakistan Air Force strongly displayed his capability, resilience and dominance in Marka-e-Haq, upholding the glorious legacy being second to none. Certainly, this resounding success was the outcome of unified approach by all the element of national power and above all Allah special blessing. Without any doubt, Pakistan Air Force could have gone further but we exercise responsibility, mature and well calibrated force application. Pakistan Air Force attacked many high value and high visibility target, its power and transport system was disrupted, critical operational installation crippled, most modern Rafael were shut down and state of the art S-400 battery was destroyed. The enemy was literally on its knees, much before we could imagine. Ladies and gentlemen, what the world witnessed in May 2025 was not achieved overnight, but acquired through our transformative modernization undertaken with in past four to five years. Accordingly, we realigned our operational doctrine, concept and strategy keeping in view the limited fiscal space and technological option. PF vigorously pursued a very aggressive, innovative and practicable strategy of modernization. We inducted and operationalized numerous advanced combat and combat sport capability along with niche technology in our record time. The smartly executed homegrown kill chain was developed under the ambit of newly established National Aerospace Science and Technology Park, commonly known as Nastap. No doubt, establishment of this strategic setup of national significance has ensured that our indigenous process remained enduring and leading to robust defense mechanism. I would like to share with this extreme gathering that the range of capability at Nastap expanding at an unprecedented time frame. It is hardening that a host of indigenous project is still in the pipeline that are being vigorously pursued following aggressive timelines. I salute each and every member of Pakistan Air Force for their professionalism and hard-working during testing time. No doubt, you fought aggressively in synergy with sister services and the entire nation is proud of your courage and bravery. I also commend all branches of Pakistan Air Force for their outstanding contribution during Marka-e-Haq. In particular, I appreciate the relentless efforts of Engineering Branch that ensure high state of readiness for our platform and combat support system. Likewise, Support branch worked tirelessly to ensure that every operational requirement was timely fulfilled all across and throughout. Administration branch spearheaded a numerous effort to support the deployment, ensuring that the PF personnel could operate in comfort with focus across all our bases and remote locations. Entire C4I branches deserve appreciation, which acted as a linchpin to network and integrated employment of Pakistan Air Force. Our communication network and digital connectivity was redanded as well as resilient. It serves as a backbone for our integrated employment capability during operation. Security Branch deserves special appreciation, not withstanding the prevailing challenging security situation, it ensured full-proof security of our bases, remote location during deployment all across the country. Undoubtedly, this victory also reflects great credit on the firm resolve of our national leadership. Alongside, well executed tri-service synergy under full support of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. While celebrating this success with humility, we singularly remain focused on preparing hard for the future challenges. To uphold the national pride if our sovereignty is challenged ever again. On this historic occasion, I must make a special mention of our Shuhada. Indeed, we are indebted to their supreme sacrifice, matchless contributions and selfless devotion, which will always be remembered with great admiration. No doubt, they are alive in our hearts and will continue to shine in the glorious history of Pakistan Air Force. Marka Haq has renowned our ancestral spirit of sacrifice and Insha'Allah, Pakistan Air Force will live up to the expectation of Pakistan brave and resilient people. I assured that Pakistan Air Force will always remain a symbol of pride for this great nation. May Allah Almighty guide our endeavor to be the enduring guardian of Pakistan. Pakistan Air Force Zindabad, Pakistan Paindabad. معزز خواتین و حضرات اب اپ کے سامنے ملی نغمے پیش کرنے کے لیے ارہے ہیں حافظہ روشان رسول اور فلائٹ لیفٹیننٹ تیمور ظفر۔ ان کے ساتھ ہوں گے فضائیہ سکولز اینڈ کالجز کے طلبہ و طالبات۔
[39:26]سونی دھرتی اللہ رکھے قدم قدم اباد
