Pakistan, May 16 -- The people of Pakistan are marking Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) today to celebrate the country's victory over India in Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. The day began with special prayers and Quran recitations across mosques nationwide, followed by a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals.

Ceremonies were held at national monuments and historical sites, including the mausoleums of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi and Allama Iqbal in Lahore. Key military and political leaders laid floral wreaths and offered Fateha in tribute to the martyrs. Corps Commander Karachi, Lt Gen Awais Dastagir, and Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider led these solemn events.

Across all provinces, flag-hoisting cere...