Victory in Bunyanum Marsoos: Punjab Assembly holds special session

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly held a special session on Monday to commemorate the first anniversary of Pakistan’s victory in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, passing a unanimous resolution in honour of the armed forces while the session was marked by sharp political exchanges between treasury and opposition benches.

Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan presided over the session, which began with a delay of nearly one and a half hours, and said that the entire Pakistani nation stood united in its resolve to defend its sovereignty, adding that the anniversary was being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country.

A resolution presented by Minister of Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman was passed unanimously, congratulating the Pakistan Armed Forces on the historic victory. The resolution recalled that India had launched a cowardly attack on Pakistan during the night of May 6th and 7th, 2025, following the Pahalgam false flag operation, targeting civilians, mosques, seminaries, and water reservoirs. It stated that under the command of Field Marshal Hafiz Syed Asim Munir, the armed forces delivered a decisive response and fulfilled the nation’s trust.

However, the session was not without political tension. Opposition Leader Moeen Qureshi, while paying tribute to the military, used the floor to raise concerns over the alleged mistreatment of PTI-affiliated political prisoners, the legitimacy of the current government, and the events of May 9th, demanding a judicial commission to investigate the matter.

Pakistan Peoples Party parliamentary leader Ali Haider Gilani praised Pakistan’s military response and credited Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his diplomatic efforts, while Mumtaz Chang paid tribute to past civilian leaders for building Pakistan’s nuclear and missile capabilities.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026