The ceremony will begin at 8:40 a.m. at GHQ, where preparations have been completed, according to official details.

Field Marshal Munir will be accompanied by Chief of Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Chief of Naval Staff Naveed Ashraf.

The chiefs of the three armed forces will visit the martyrs’ memorial and lay floral wreaths to pay tribute to fallen soldiers.

Smartly turned-out contingents of the armed forces will present a guard of honour to the chief guest during the ceremony.

Field Marshal Munir is also expected to address participants and highlight the significance of “Marka-e-Haq” as well as the professional capabilities of Pakistan’s armed forces.

Officials said the observance of “Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq” reflects the nation’s resolve to defend the country’s territorial integrity and respond firmly to any aggression against Pakistan.