Pakistan, May 16 -- Pakistan on Friday observed Youm-e-Tashakkur (Thanksgiving Day) to commemorate the successful conclusion of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, launched in response to what authorities termed as unprovoked Indian aggression. The nation was led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari in honouring the nation's military and expressing thankfulness to Allah.

In his official message, President Zardari emphasised Pakistan's unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He declared that any aggression against the homeland would be met with full force and lauded the professionalism and strength demonstrated by the military during the operation.

The president said, "It...