NA unanimously adopts resolution praising military response to India in May conflict

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for what it described as a befitting response to India’s unprovoked military aggression during last year’s May conflict.

The resolution was moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. The lower house paid rich tributes to the gallant armed forces of Pakistan and stated that, under the leadership and command of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, they launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos on May 10, 2025.

The conflict, spanning from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos with a ceasefire between Pakistan and India on May 10, has been termed Marka-i-Haq by the state.

Resolution’s key points

The resolution said that after the Pahalgam terrorist incident on April 22, 2025, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government launched what it called a malicious campaign, amplified by state-sponsored media, to blame Pakistan without evidence or investigation. Pakistan had categorically condemned the incident.

Despite Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s sincere and generous offer to join any neutral, transparent and credible investigation into what the resolution called an overt false-flag operation, India went on to carry out an unprovoked airstrike on Pakistan on May 6, 2025, targeting civilians.

Any misadventure against Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity will not be tolerated and Pakistan’s defence forces will hit back with all their might and main.

The House praised the Pakistan Air Force for what it described as bravery and operational excellence, saying it quickly established air superiority and shot down multiple Indian aircraft, including Rafale jets. It also expressed gratitude to officers, soldiers, airmen and sailors for making Operation Bunyanum Marsoos successful through their courage, professionalism and sacrifice.

According to the resolution, Pakistan’s armed forces destroyed an Indian brigade headquarters as well as Brahmos facilities that had fired missiles into Pakistan. It also said PAF’s JF-17 Thunder jets destroyed India’s $1.5 billion S-400 air defence asset.

Tribute to armed forces and national support

The resolution also commended the Pakistan Navy for its strategic preparedness and for giving what it called a robust response with remarkable agility, while successfully thwarting intrusion attempts aimed at attacking Pakistan. The enemy was consequently forced to retreat.

The House honoured the martyrs of the armed forces for sacrificing their lives in the line of duty and for inflicting what it termed a humiliating defeat on a numerically superior enemy across land, air, sea and cyber domains.

It also acknowledged the contribution and technical expertise of Pakistan’s cyber warfare experts in countering numerous cyber-attacks by what it called notorious Indian hackers. The resolution added that, in response, a large number of India’s strategic infrastructure was rendered dysfunctional and paralysed.

The National Assembly also recognised the support of the wider public, including elected representatives from both treasury and opposition benches.

In its concluding remarks, the House said Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness. It reaffirmed what it described as the nation’s unwavering resolve to stand with the armed forces in defending the country’s geographical and ideological frontiers.