Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil, addressed the media in Islamabad at the unveiling ceremony of the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument, built to honour Pakistan’s martyrs and commemorate the country’s victory in Marka-e-Haq. The evening ceremony drew a large crowd and featured a musical program alongside a projection mapping show projected onto the monument’s five archways.
Key Facts
- Event: unveiling ceremony of the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad, attended by officials, citizens and media representatives.
- Chief guest interaction: Federal Secretary Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil spoke to journalists about the monument’s significance for national remembrance.
- Organizers: the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Capital Development Authority.
- Highlights: a musical program and a projection mapping show narrating the victory story on the monument itself.
- Background: the marble monument was jointly inaugurated on August 13, 2026, by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the eve of Independence Day.
- Design: completed within eight months, the monument features five archways representing the five pillars of Islam and the five pillars of Pakistan — the government, the military, the media, the people and the ideology of the nation.
A Night of Remembrance in Islamabad
The ceremony turned the monument grounds into a public celebration of national pride. Families, students and veterans gathered as the evening unfolded with music and a spectacular projection mapping show that cast moving images of the country’s history and the events of Marka-e-Haq directly onto the white marble arches.
A large number of people attended, demonstrating the public’s keen interest in national commemorations. The event gave citizens a platform to connect with their history and express solidarity with the armed forces and the families of martyrs.
Federal Secretary Addresses the Media
Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil, who has served as Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting since his appointment in November 2025, interacted with journalists at the venue. He briefed them on the purpose of the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument and its place in the country’s collective memory, underlining the role of such commemorations in strengthening national morale.
The Secretary’s engagement with the media ensured that the message of the ceremony reached a wider audience. Coverage of the event extended its impact well beyond the physical gathering in the federal capital.
The Monument: Five Archways of Victory
Yadgar-e-Fatah is a marble monument completed within eight months and jointly inaugurated on August 13, 2026, by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in the presence of the country’s top civil and military leadership, including Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
Its five archways carry layered symbolism: they represent the five pillars of Islam as well as the five pillars of Pakistan — the government, the military, the media, the people and the ideology underpinning the nation. They also stand for the three branches of the military — the Army, the Air Force and the Navy — along with cyber-defence and space warfare.
At the inauguration, a light and sound show projected iconic moments of the May 2025 conflict onto the monument, followed by a Pakistan Air Force flypast over the venue. The ceremony in Islamabad continues that tradition of using light and imagery to narrate the story of the victory.
Marka-e-Haq: The Conflict Behind the Monument
The state has designated the brief military conflict with India in May 2025 as “Marka-e-Haq” (Battle of Truth). The confrontation, which began after the April 22 Pahalgam attack and ended with a ceasefire on May 10 following Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, is commemorated by the monument as a symbol of national unity, the professionalism of the armed forces and the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs.
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Conclusion
The unveiling ceremony of Yadgar-e-Fatah served as a powerful reminder of Pakistan’s recent history and the importance of national unity. Marked by public enthusiasm and striking visual displays, the event successfully honored the victory in Marka-e-Haq.
The collaboration between the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Capital Development Authority highlighted a continued commitment to preserving and celebrating national heritage. Federal Secretary Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil’s interaction with the media further amplified the ceremony’s significance, ensuring that the narrative of remembrance resonated widely.
