- President Zardari visits Gujranwala Cantt where COAS Gen Asim Munir welcomes him
GUJRANWALA: President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday lauded the exemplary conduct and “professional excellence” of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the successful execution of Marqa-e-Haq, acknowledging their “resolute determination and unshakable courage in the face of unprovoked aggression,” according to the military’s media wing.
President Asif Ali Zardari made the remarks during a visit to Gujranwala Cantonment, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The President was accompanied by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
Upon arrival, the President was received by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M). Commanders of Mangla and Gujranwala Corps were also present on the occasion, the ISPR said.
Rawalpindi, 17 May 2025:
The Honourable President of the Islamic Republic of #Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari visited Gujranwala Cantonment today.
Upon arrival, the President was received by General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (#COAS), Commanders of… pic.twitter.com/qeqsc97MSl
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) May 17, 2025
“He paid solemn tribute to the military and civilian martyrs who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland, affirming that their sacrifice remains a sacred trust and a source of enduring national pride. He underscored that the sons of the soil, fortified by the enduring spirit of the nation, stood with unwavering resolve to defend the motherland and thwarted hostile designs with exceptional valour and operational acumen,” the statement stated.
The president said history would bear witness to how, “within a matter of hours, the Pakistan Armed Forces repelled aggression with unmatched precision and resolve, sending an unequivocal message” of the country’s strength, resilience and national unity.
During his interaction with officers and troops, the president commended their “exemplary morale, combat readiness and devotion to duty”.
The ISPR added that he extended congratulations on the successful culmination of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, and expressed “profound pride in the defenders of the nation, affirming that the people of Pakistan hold their brave soldiers in the highest esteem as the true custodians of national honour and sovereignty”.
