Islamabad’s Sector H-8 is set to receive a major facelift as work begins on the “Marka-i-Haq Monument,” a tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for their victory over India in the brief but intense four-day conflict this past May.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially handed over Pakistan Movement Park in H-8 to the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), which has already moved heavy machinery to the site to begin redevelopment. The monument will stand as the park’s centerpiece, with the federal government footing the bill under directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

“This will not just be a monument; it’s a symbol to honour the martyrs and veterans of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos,” a CDA official told reporters, confirming that the park will undergo a complete redesign.

Park Revamp Underway

On Thursday, construction crews began leveling the ground, tearing down old walls and structures that had fallen into neglect. Pakistan Movement Park, originally created to showcase the country’s history through murals and picture walls, had been left unfinished for years—its marble work unpolished and its boundary wall incomplete. The new project aims to fix that by introducing modern features and design elements.

A Vision of Strength

Though the final design is still in development, insiders say the monument will incorporate the concept of an “unbreakable wall,” a striking visual meant to symbolize Pakistan’s defensive strength. The towering national flag that currently dominates the park will remain a part of the redesign, though its exact placement may shift.

Restoring Historical Significance

The park, once intended as a hub for patriotic education, had lost much of its appeal due to poor maintenance. The faded picture walls, for instance, were removed this week to make way for updated structures. The CDA hopes this overhaul will restore the park’s significance, turning it into a landmark that celebrates sacrifice, resilience, and national pride.

With heavy construction already underway, Islamabad residents can expect the H-8 park to transform into a powerful symbol of the country’s military history in the coming months.