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Pakistan honours leaders, commanders for roles in Marka-e-Haq
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari received Pakistan’s highest civilian honor for leading global diplomatic efforts to highlight the country’s stance after the recent conflict with India, officials said.
- On August 14, 2025, Pakistan held a ceremony at the President House awarding top civil and military leaders for their roles in Marka-e-Haq, the recent conflict with India.
- The awards followed Pakistan's armed clash with India starting April 22, which included Indian attacks and Pakistan's Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos downing six Indian jets.
- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was honored with the Hilal-e-Jurat for his frontline leadership and development of military strategy, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with ministers such as Ishaq Dar and Khawaja Asif, were awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for their roles in strategic planning and diplomatic efforts.
- Sources say Munir's awards aim to build a 'war hero' image, masking setbacks and sidelining frontline troops, which has caused frustration and signals a weakening command structure.
- India awarded the Vir Chakra to a group of nine air force personnel for their precise operations against targets in Pakistan, while Pakistan acknowledged the efforts of its diplomatic team led by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, honoring them for their role in promoting the country’s position internationally.
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'Disproportionately Concentrated': Pakistan's Post-War Credit, Awards 'Monopolised' By Asim Munir
This is in sharp contrast to India's treatment of its military in the aftermath of 'Operation Sindoor'. The Centre's gallantry awards only recognise combatants from operations
·New Delhi, India
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Pakistan honours leaders, commanders for roles in Marka-e-Haq
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred top civil and military awards on national leaders, military commanders, and government officials in recognition of their services during Marka-e-Haq, where Pakistan inflicted a humiliating defeat on India. At a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir received the Hilal-e-Jurat for leading the Pakistan Army from the front and formulating war strategy,…
·Karachi, Pakistan
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