National Tributes Pour In for Armed Forces After Operation Bunyan Al-Marsoos
Senior officials, institutions, and civil society organisations across Pakistan on Sunday paid tribute to the armed forces and security services following the conclusion of Operation Bunyan Al-Marsoos, with expressions of national solidarity and gratitude marking the day across major cities and towns.
Inspector General of Police Rizvi invoked the Quranic metaphor of Bunyan-um-Marsoos — a solid, cemented structure — to describe the unity between the military, police, and the citizenry in confronting militant threats. His remarks underscored the cross-institutional coordination that characterised the operation.
Separately, the Society for the Improvement of Medical Affairs and Practices (SIMAP) issued a formal tribute, joining a chorus of professional bodies, civic organisations, and public figures who acknowledged the sacrifices made during the operation. Thanksgiving rallies were held in Tando Adam in Sindh, reflecting the national mood of relief and solidarity.
President Asif Zardari also paid formal tribute to police personnel who were martyred during the operation, recognising their role as frontline defenders of civilian life and state authority. His statement was among several high-level acknowledgements issued from the presidency.
The outpouring of tributes signals a rare moment of cross-partisan national unity around the military's counterterrorism mission, though security analysts caution that sustained operational vigilance and structural reforms in governance remain essential to consolidating the gains achieved.
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