Pakistan's Senate passed a resolution on Thursday honouring the armed forces on the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq (the name given by Pakistani authorities to last year's military confrontation with India), lauding their "exemplary sacrifices, courage and dedication" and paying tribute to army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for his leadership during the conflict. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed at a press conference that India had "pleaded for a ceasefire" through the United States during the fighting, saying Pakistan agreed to a truce only after "teaching them a lesson," with US President Donald Trump playing a key role in brokering the end of hostilities. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar echoed the triumphalist tone, asserting that Pakistan had shattered India's regional ambitions within hours, as senior officials used the anniversary to reinforce a narrative of military success and national unity.