KEY POINTS
- COAS stresses operational readiness and national unity.
- Balochistan’s stability a top priority amid foreign-backed threats.
- Solidarity expressed with Kashmiris and Palestinians.
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: In a crucial deliberation on Friday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir emphasised the importance of public support and a unified national approach in countering nefarious designs to destabilise Balochistan.
He was chairing the 268th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
A press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the commanders undertook a meticulous assessment of regional and internal security dynamics and reaffirmed their resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of the cost.
The COAS lauded the initiation of District Coordination Committees across Pakistan and stressed the necessity of sustained, coordinated efforts in alignment with government directives to expedite the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP), ensuring seamless inter-institutional collaboration.
“Pakistan Army will extend full support to the government and law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) in enforcing stringent legal measures against illicit economic activities, which are intrinsically linked to the financing of terrorism. There is no space for terrorists and their facilitators in Pakistan.”
The forum expressed deep concern over the persistent and egregious human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the Indian Army’s unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). It underscored Pakistan’s deep and unwavering support for the just cause of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and stressed the need for sustained diplomatic engagement to highlight ongoing human rights abuses and violations on the global stage.
The Army chief directed the field commanders to uphold the highest standards of operational readiness and professional excellence, ensuring rigorous training to maintain peak combat preparedness.
Meanwhile, the conference reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to bringing the full force of the state against facilitators and abettors acting on the behest of hostile elements seeking to destabilise the country.
“No one will be allowed to disrupt peace in Balochistan and nefarious designs of foreign-sponsored proxies including social disruptive elements and their so-called political supporters advancing their narrow political interests at the cost of stability and prosperity of Balochistan,” the statement said, adding that such elements will be decisively thwarted with the unwavering support of the people of Balochistan.
The real face of all foreign and domestic elements, the nexus between them and their endeavours to induce chaos and thrive on it, stands fully exposed and will be dealt without impunity.
Emphasising the swift and effective implementation of Vision Azm-e-Istehkam under the ambit of NAP, the moot underscored the imperative of a whole-of-the nation approach. “The state apparatus and institutions will resolutely implement the law within the confines of the Constitution, and no leniency and infirmity will be shown.”
The forum expressed complete solidarity with the people of Palestine and condemned serious human rights violations and war crimes being perpetrated in Gaza. It also reiterated unequivocal diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of Palestine.
Moreover, participants of the meeting received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, emerging national security challenges, and Pakistan’s strategic response to evolving threats.
The corps commanders also offered Fatiha and paid profound tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada (martyrs) of the Armed Forces, law-enforcement agencies, and the citizens who have laid their lives for peace and stability in the country.
