Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will attend a special ceremony at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of Pakistan’s “Marka-e-Haq” operation launched in response to India’s “Operation Sindoor.”

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.

Traffic advisory issued ahead of the event

Meanwhile, the Islamabad administration on Saturday issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the event, warning commuters about temporary diversions and road closures across the capital.

Irfan Nawaz Memon said traffic diversions would remain in place from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on Sunday and urged citizens to plan travel accordingly and avoid unnecessary movement during peak hours.

According to the advisory, Srinagar Highway from Korianwala Chowk to Peshawar Mor will remain closed for traffic on both sides during the specified period.

The Islamabad Expressway from Faizabad to Khayaban Chowk will also remain closed for traffic heading towards Faisal Avenue.

Authorities advised commuters travelling between the Motorway, Bhara Kahu, Murree and the Red Zone to use alternative routes, including 9th Avenue, Colonel Sher Khan Road (IJP Road), Margalla Road and Murree Road.

Traffic police also announced that all heavy traffic vehicles (HTVs) would be barred from entering Islamabad from 4:00 a.m. until midnight, while light transport vehicles (LTVs) from Rawat T-Cross towards Rawalpindi would be diverted from 5:00 p.m. onward.