What is operation Bunyan Marsus? Pakistan’s secretive strike shocks India
In response to increasing Indian aggression, the Pakistan Armed Forces have launched a counter-offensive named Operation “Bunyan Marsus”. This name represents a strategic military action and carries deep ideological and spiritual significance rooted in the Holy Quran.
The term “Bunyan Marsus” is derived from Surah As-Saff, verse 4, which states:
“Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as though they are a solid structure.”
(Arabic: إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ)
The choice of this name reflects the message of the Pakistan Army: that the people of Pakistan and their armed forces stand united like a solid wall in the face of aggression, with discipline, sacrifice, and faith.
Linguistically, “Bunyan” means foundation or structure, while “Marsus” refers to something tightly joined or solidified, implying a formation that is internally unified and externally unbreakable.
From a military perspective, this name symbolizes a well-coordinated, effective, and defensive response strategy against enemy attacks. It is not just a tactical retaliation, but also an expression of ideological, spiritual, and national unity.
The Pakistan Army has clarified that Operation Bunyan Marsus is more than just a counter-strike — it is a declaration that the Pakistani nation stands as one body, one rank, and one belief system — like an iron wall — against every form of aggression.