Pakistan Celebrates Successful Completion of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos with Youm-e-Tashakur Ceremony

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led the nation in a collective tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defense of the country during a Youm-e-Tashakur ceremony in Islamabad. The ceremony marked the successful completion of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, a military operation against India that began in response to Indian missile strikes on Pakistani airports on the night of May 9. The operation resulted in significant gains for Pakistan, including the downing of six Indian fighter jets, including advanced Rafale jets and drones, according to Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pakistan Air Force downed six Indian fighter jets, revising the earlier count of five, including advanced Rafale jets and drones.
  • The operation targeted locations such as Pathankot and Udhampur, forcing the enemy to seek a ceasefire.
  • General Asim Munir informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that after Pakistan's response, the enemy offered a ceasefire, which was approved by the Prime Minister.
  • The Prime Minister attributed the country's unity and resilience to the armed forces, stating that Pakistan gave a clear message to the world that it is fully prepared to defend itself.
  • The ceremony was attended by high-ranking military officials, federal cabinet members, foreign diplomats, and other dignitaries.
  • Special prayers, Quranic recitations, and ceremonial gun salutes were observed across the country, with 31 in Islamabad and 21 in provincial capitals.
  • A commemorative event was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi, where Corps Commander Lt Gen Awais Dastagir laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha.

Statistics:

  • 6 Indian fighter jets were downed by the Pakistan Air Force.
  • 54 ceremonial gun salutes were observed across the country.
  • 31 salutes were held in Islamabad.
  • 21 salutes were held in provincial capitals.
  • The operation targeted locations in Pathankot and Udhampur.

Sources:

  • [BBC Urdu](https://www.bbc.com/urdu/indepth-61025928)
  • [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/1676091)
  • [Geo News](https://www.geo.tv/latest/369168-pak-armed-forces-downed-6-jets-in-response-to-indian-aggression-pm-shehbaz-says)