ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday announced to observe Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq every year on May 10 to mark the success of ‘Operation Bunyanum Marsoos’, the state-run APP reported.
In a statement issued on Monday, the premier said Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq will be observed every year across the country with fervour and passion of national solidarity. “The professional capabilities of our brave forces kept our head high with pride,” he added.
Furthermore, the prime minister also announced to celebrate the upcoming Friday, May 16, will be observed as a day to pay tribute to the Armed Forces for leading Pakistan to a grand victory on the defence front and to offer gratitude to Allah Almighty.
He said, “special prayers will be offered for the development of the country and the nation and in continuation of the Youm-e-Tashakur.
Apart from that, PM Shehbaz announced major relief measures for the people and properties affected due to Indian attacks.
The prime minister announced the Shuhada package for those who were martyred during Marka-e-Haq. “The heirs of Pakistani citizens who were martyred during Marka-e-Haq will be given Rs 10 million, and the injured will be given from Rs one million to two million,” he said.
He further added that the heirs of martyrs of the Pakistan armed forces will be given from Rs 10 million to Rs 18 million according to their rank, the statement added.
“The heirs of martyrs of Pakistan armed forces will be given from Rs 19 million to Rs 42 million for the facility of a house.”
The martyrs of the Pakistan armed forces will continue to receive their complete salary, including allowances, till the date of retirement, he added.
PM further announced that the children of martyrs of the armed forces will get free education till graduation. “One daughter of every martyr of the armed forces will be given a marriage grant of Rs one million for the wedding.”
The injured in the armed forces will receive Rs two million to five million, the statement added. The prime minister said that the federal government will construct the houses and mosques affected during the Indian attacks.
“It is the responsibility of the government to take care of the children of martyrs, and we will fulfill this obligation,” he informed.
The federal government will bear all the expenses on the medical treatment of the injured, he added.
Whoever performed services for the protection of the honour and dignity of Pakistan and for its defence will be acknowledged at the national level and they will be bestowed with awards, he concluded.
