MT Desk: THIS year, Pakistan’s Independence Day is celebrated under the theme of “Marka-e-Haq, which is conceptually intertwined with the Pak military’s operation launched against India spanning April 22-May 10, 2025.This epic event signifies a commemoration of victory being embraced across various national platforms. As Pakistani nation celebrates its 78th independence day through the lens of Marka-e-Haq, we are committed to adhering the legacy of our founding fathers. By embracing this vision, we can foster a sense of national unity and purpose, empowering ourselves to address the confronting challenges of the modern world.
Catalyzing, nationalism, patriotism & reformation: The spirit of Marka-e-Haq embodies the resilience and determination of the Pakistan nation, demonstrating the ability to overcome challenges and strive for national development and prosperity. By connecting with our founding vision, we can harness this collective energy to drive positive change and build a brighter future for generations to come. By focusing on faith, unity and discipline, the country can overcome challenges, achieve its objectives and build a prosperous future. Pakistan was created based on the basis of two nation theory.
And as a nation-state, this theory or the vision continues to serve as a lens through which Pakistan’s identity is perceived and shaped by its ideological moorings .The relationship between Pakistan’s founding ideology and the Marka-e-Haq seems organically inseparable, deeply intertwined with the country’s history and political landscape and ultimately personifying Islam as the basis for nationhood.Moreover, Marka-e-Haq” on this auspicious occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day serves as a catalyst of national resolve and enthusiasm igniting the Pakistani youth and aims to chart a new course for the country. Viably, “Marka-e-Haq” reinvigorates Pakistan’s founding vision, they imply a focus on national identity, unity and a positive future, which could be interpreted as aligning with the founding principles.
The synergy between national elements and public support suggest a collective effort that may implicitly be tied to the original vision. Further, the three major attributes of Marka-e-Haq are respectively Pakistani revitalized military action or doctrine, national unity and the defense of Pakistan’s sovereignty. These attributes suggest the importance of a unified Pakistani nation in the face of external threats, highlighting the need for solidarity and a collective national will. In this regard, the “Marka-e-Ha” gives new force to Pakistani nationalism. This understanding is often invoked to justify certain political actions and ideologies and it heavily influences the narrative of Pakistani nationalism encapsulated in our founding vision.
Defending Pakistan’s Sovereignty: According to the ISPR, “The conduct of Pakistan Armed Forces Operation “Bunyan-ul-Marsoos”, on 10 May 2025 as part of the military conflict Marka-e-Haq, was in response to Indian military’s dastardly attacks that began on the night of 6 -7 May 2025, resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives, including women, children and the elderly.’’ Pakistan responded decisively to Indian aggression, with operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos, targeting Indian land and air assets, ammunition depots and missile bases along and beyond the Line of Control (LoC). Needless to say, Pakistan’s Marka-e-Haq against India has garnered international attention, with several countries acknowledging Pak poised stance on the matter. Pakistan’s conventional/nuclear defense capability is a testament to its resilience and determination to safeguard its Sovereignty.