President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and services chiefs have extended their congratulations to General Syed Asim Munir on his promotion to the rank of Field Marshal.

In their separate statements, President and Prime Minister praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for delivering a decisive response to the enemy and thwarting its nefarious designs.

The President said the entire nation appreciates Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's dedicated service in ensuring national security, safeguarding the country's sovereignty, and combating terrorism.

He also congratulated Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on the extension of his tenure, acknowledging that Pakistan delivered a crushing response to the enemy through the Air Chief's successful war strategy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his statement, emphasized that the Army Chief demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional expertise during Marka-e- Haq, particularly in Operation Bunynum Marsoos, effectively neutralizing the enemy's malicious intentions.

Shehbaz Sharif also acknowledged the unwavering dedication of all military personnel, from the Army Chief to every soldier, who courageously defended the nation's borders against enemy aggression during the Marka-e- Haq.

Meanwhile, in a post on social media platform X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his exemplary leadership during Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos crushed enemy's nefarious designs and brought great honor to Motherland.

The Prime Minister said that under his command, our valiant armed forces staunchly defended Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity with unity, courage and the highest standards of military professionalism.

Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan salutes Field Marshal Asim Munir as well as our brave countrymen, soldiers, martyrs, and their families. Pakistan Hamesha Zindabad