Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said that Pakistan achieved a historic victory in Marka-e-Haq against India.
Addressing a ceremony on the occasion of completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, he said Pakistan’s resounding success was the outcome of unified approach by all elements of the national power and the blessings of God Almighty.
He mentioned that PAF conducted a full-spectrum multi-domain operation for the first time in history of air warfare. He said the world was stunned to witness this superb execution of PAF operation that was excellently choreographed and flawlessly executed. He said PAF attacked many high value and high visibility targets.
He said we disrupted the enemy’s power and transport system, crippled its critical operational installations, shot down most modern Rafale jets and destroyed a state-of-the-art S-400 battery. He said the enemy was literally on its knees much before we could imagine.
The Air Chief said that at the core of this success was Pakistan Air Force’s homegrown kill chain that seamlessly integrated all our operational elements into a single formidable force package.
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said PAF could have gone further but we exercised responsibility and well-calibrated force application.
As regards the future, the Air Chief said we singularly remain focused on preparing hard for the future challenges. He mentioned that a range of capabilities at National Aerospace Science and Technology Park are expanding at an unprecedented pace. He said a host of indigenous projects are in the pipeline and they are vigorously being pursued.
He said PAF will always live up to the expectations of the brave and resilient people of Pakistan, assuring that the PAF will remain a symbol of pride for the nation.
Pakistan armed forces release message on first anniversary of Marqa-e-Haq
The Pakistan armed forces released an official message on the first anniversary of Marq-e-Haq.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a press release on May 6, 2026.
The message said, “On the first anniversary of Mark-e-Haq, the forces paid tribute to the decisive and historic achievement of the Pakistan Army, especially the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), and national defence.”
“Marka-e-Haq renewed national confidence, strengthened institutional commitment and proved to the world the advanced combat readiness of the PAF”, said the press release.
The armed forces praised the Pakistan Air Force, saying that PAF is emerging as the air force of the future through advanced technology, smart systems and niche and disruptive capabilities.
Expertise in multi-domain operations has made the Air Force an effective and decisive force compatible with the requirements of modern air warfare, it added.
“The operations performed during Marka-e-Haq were unique, unusual and a demonstration of high professionalism in the history of air warfare. The achievements of PAF strengthened the confidence, morale and patriotism of the Pakistani nation.
Pakistan is a peaceful country, while its armed forces are responsible and mature strategic thinkers.
