69 Punjab Regiment
| 69th Punjab Regiment | |
|---|---|
 69th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment of Pakistan Army (Murdan e Hur Battalion) | |
| Active | 1990–present |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Pakistan Army |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Foot Infantry |
| Size | Classified |
| Nickname(s) | Mardan e Hur |
| Motto(s) | Allah O Akbar (God is Great) |
| Engagements |
Operation Blue Fox 1992–1994 War on Terror 2002–2012 |
69th Punjab Regiment, also known as "Mardan e Hur" Battalion (Urdu:مردانِ حُر بٹالين), is an infantry battalion of the Punjab Regiment of the Pakistan Army. It was raised in May 1990 in Okara Cantt.
Since its inception the Battalion has actively participated in various operations both internal and external, notably in Sindh anti-dacoit operation in 1990s and in War of Terror as part of Operation Zarb-e-Azb.
Upon its raising the battalion took the name of "Mardan e Hur" or the Men of the Hur after Al-Hurr ibn Yazid al Tamimi, a brave and famous warrior in the Muslim history.
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