President Zardari, PM Shehbaz inaugurate Yadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad ahead of Independence Day
Military chiefs, ministers, foreign dignitaries and martyrs’ families attend Yadgar-e-Fatah inauguration
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad on the eve of Pakistan's 80th Independence Day. The monument pays tribute to the country's martyrs and commemorates the victory in Marka-e-Haq, a military conflict with India that lasted from April 22 to May 10. The event was attended by the Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and foreign dignitaries, military officers, ministers, and families of martyrs.
The armed forces, civil armed forces, and contingents from all four provinces participated in the ceremony, presenting a guard of honor to the chief guest and prime minister. The Yadgar-e-Fatah monument symbolizes Pakistan's triumph over India in the 2025 conflict, during which Pakistan's forces shot down over six Indian fighter jets and showcased their expertise in various domains.
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