RAWALPINDI: In a clear warning to India, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir asserted that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that “any misadventure against Pakistan will be responded with the full and resolute force of the state”.
COAS General Asim Munir said this while presiding over the 267th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters (GHQ), the country’s military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), stated in a press release on Tuesday.
The forum undertook a comprehensive review of the regional, and internal security landscape, assessing the full spectrum of threats, ISPR stated.
The military top brass took serious note of the recent reckless and provocative statements from the Indian military leadership, terming them irresponsible and detrimental to regional stability, ISPR stated.
While addressing the forum, COAS stated, “Pakistan Army remains fully prepared to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. These hollow statements from the Indian military are indicative of their growing frustration and serve only to divert the attention of their masses and the international community from their multiple internal fissures and blatant violations of human rights.”
The Corps Commanders’ Conference also discussed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the Working Boundary.
In solidarity with the resilient people of Kashmir on the eve of Kashmir Solidarity Day (February 5, 2025), the military leadership strongly condemned the continued blatant human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), recognising them as a grave threat to regional peace and stability.
Reiterating Pakistan’s unwavering support for the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination, as enshrined in relevant UN Security Council resolutions, the military top brass emphasised the significance of international engagement in addressing these persistent violations.
Expressing grave concern over the continued use of Afghan soil by Fitna Al Khawarij (referred to the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) for terrorist activities against Pakistan, the military leadership stressed the imperative of concrete and tangible actions by Interim Afghan Government against the TTP terrorists instead of denials.
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The forum vowed to continue with the strategy of undertaking all necessary measures in defence of Pakistan and its people.
The military top brass also underscored the need to accelerate people-centric socio-economic development initiatives in Balochistan province, recognising the urgency of countering externally driven narratives of exclusion.
The forum reaffirmed, “No one will be allowed to disrupt peace in Balochistan and nefarious designs of foreign-sponsored proxies attempting to mislead and radicalise the youth of Balochistan will be decisively thwarted with the unwavering support of the people of Balochistan, InshaAllah.”
Commending the operational preparedness of all formations, the Army Chief emphasised the importance of sustained mission-oriented training, enhanced military cooperation, and the conduct of joint exercises in both conventional and counter-terrorism domains, according to ISPR.
The military leadership also paid profound tribute to the sacrifices made by martyrs of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, and citizens who have laid down their lives in pursuit of peace and stability in their beloved motherland.
Concluding the conference, the COAS reaffirmed that the military leadership remains fully cognizant of the multifaceted challenges confronting the nation and is resolute in fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities with the steadfast support of the proud people of Pakistan.