The senior leadership of the Armed Forces of Pakistan have wished a very happy Eid to the nation. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a press release in this regard.
According to the press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the country’s armed forces have extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to people across Pakistan.
As per the statement, senior military leadership conveyed their wishes on behalf of the services.
Top military leaders wish Eid
The message was jointly shared by Field Marshal, Chief of the Defence Forces, and Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir; Chief of the Naval Staff, Naveed Ashraf; and Chief of the Air Staff, Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu.
They extended their greetings to all Pakistanis, marking the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadan.
According to the statement, Eid reflects values such as unity, compassion and gratitude.
The armed forces said the spirit of Eid, for them, is linked to serving and protecting the country, often while being away from their families.
Tribute to martyrs
The message also paid tribute to military personnel for their role in maintaining peace and security, and those who were martyred for protecting their motherland.
It acknowledged the sacrifices made by both serving members and their families, describing their support as an important part of national service.
The armed forces expressed hope that the occasion would bring peace, prosperity and blessings for Pakistan and the wider Muslim community.
Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq
Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in late February 2026 while responding to the cross-border attacks from Afghanistan.
According to media reports, the operation began on February 26-28, 2026, targeting militant positions and infrastructure across the border.
Pakistani authorities said the action was a response to “unprovoked firing” and attacks linked to militant groups operating from Afghan territory.
The operation involved air and ground strikes in several areas, including Kabul, Kandahar and border provinces.
Temporary pause during Eid
In a recent development, Pakistan announced a temporary pause in the operation during Eid ul-Fitr.
Officials said the pause would run from March 19 to March 24, 2026, describing it as a goodwill gesture following requests from countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.
However, authorities also stated that operations could resume immediately if new attacks occur.
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