KAKUL, Pakistan: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has called for rejecting the propaganda aimed at spreading hopelessness among the nation, adding that attempts to drive a wedge between the army and people will never succeed. He expressed these remarks while addressing the Azadi Parade at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul on late Saturday.
In the start of his speech, the Army Chief said, “I wish to congratulate you all on completion of 76 years of Independence, and for celebrating 14th August with the glorious tradition of an immaculate and inspiring Parade at Pakistan Military Academy”.
Pakistan’s Army Chief
On the occasion, the COAS said, “Pakistan Army as a National Army, takes pride in its unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan. Attempts to drive a wedge between Army and Nation are reprehensible, and will never succeed – Afwaj-e-Pakistan aur Awam aik hain!.
He urged the nation to reject despondency, propaganda of naysayers and fear mongers, who are wagging a failed attempt to foment despair and hopelessness. The COAS said, “This great country and the nation has withstood many such challenges during its creation and thereafter. No country or nation on earth has ever met success without such challenges coming their way”.
He said that they would never hesitate from any sacrifice in preserving Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Army Chief said, “I am here to reassure the people, that we the defenders of Pakistan, will never hesitate from any sacrifice in preserving our sovereignty and territorial integrity. Wherever required, we shall contribute towards the Comprehensive National Security of Pakistan, and the national development efforts”.
The Army Chief added that the country is passing through interesting times, a watershed era, fraught with challenges, geo-political wrangling, increasing power contestation, hegemonism and jingoism. He added, “We continue to withstand the evil designs of the inimical forces; forces of instability and chaos, which are eager in their failed attempts to undo Pakistan. Let me caution them all, in the words of our great Quaid, “There is no power on earth, which can undo Pakistan” – Inshallah. We have fought for long with our external and internal enemies, and we will fight for as long as required in future as well”.
The COAS said, “Alongside the national fervor of rejoicing this day, every year, 14th August brings back to us an opportunity for revival of pledge, for total commitment and unflinching resolve, for a bright future of our motherland”
Independence Day
The Army chief added, “ You all stand tonight to honour ‘Independence’, which came as a result of the vision of our great leaders, and the relentless efforts and sacrifices of our forefathers”.
He maintained, “the day reminds us of the spirit behind the creation of this country, “Pakistan ka matlab kia – La illaha Illalah” which was rooted in the ideology of the Two Nation Theory, and the manifest destiny of the Muslims of Sub Continent”.
پاکستان کے 76ویں یوم آزادی کے موقع پر پاکستان ملٹری اکیڈمی کاکول میں آزادی پریڈ کا انعقاد :
پاکستان کی 76 ویں سالگرہ پر، پاکستان ملٹری اکیڈمی کاکول میں *شاندارآزادی پریڈ * کا اہتمام کیا جا رہا ہے
آزادی پریڈ* کا اہتمام ۱۳ اور ۱۴ اگست کی درمیانی شب کیا جائیگا
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“ To our brothers of Khyber Pakhtunka and Balochistan, who are resiliently fighting against the savages of terrorism and proxies for over two decades, we want to reassure, that we will inshallah succeed against this menace being waged against us. We want you to live in peace, and progress in line with the aspirations of the people”, the COAS maintained.
Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said that the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) would also get free from the clutches of brutal occupation forces, as “we got our freedom 76 years ago”, through your rightful cause of self-determination and indigenous freedom struggle.
He maintained that no evil design can withstand the determination of the Kashmiri people, despite the communication blackouts, blatant use of the bayonets and turning Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir into the largest prison of the world. He asked the international community to realize, that Indian excesses in Kashmir have gone unaddressed and right to freedom and self-determination is being denied at the altar of geo political necessity.
He said, “ To all Kashmiris, I reiterate the assurance and full backing of your brothers in arms and the complete Pakistani nation”.
“ To our neighbor, who has never been able to reconcile with the idea of Pakistan and is a threat to the regional peace and stability, I must say that we gained freedom after a great struggle and we know how to defend it!. The strategic calculus of our arch rival, skewed by its outsized ambition, carrying an illusion of being a great power and blinded by Hindutva driven hyper nationalism, needs serious attention of the world”.
The Army Chief said that they would never be coerced by any aggressive designs, and neither can the region afford such hostility amongst two nuclear powers. He added, “Unfortunately, the adversary continues to peddle its nefarious designs against us for petty political mileage; I would humbly remind them of their predicament, last time they tried to do so”.
The COAS said, “With respect to our Afghan brothers….. we have been the most hospitable nation and wish that they reciprocate to our earnest efforts to the least, and not allow their soil to be used against us”
He added that Pakistan is making great strides of partnership and cooperation with its time tested friend China and we have reinvigorated a new spirit in our historic relations with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Turkiye, State of Qatar and Islamic Republic of Iran.
He said, “Pakistan is determined to rise amongst the comity of nations, and we wish to deepen our relationships with all our friends and partners. We have a very bright future that lay ahead of us, provided we remain united, steadfast and undeterred.
He added, “ We are Pakistanis first and foremost, and we are all proud of our country and this great nation. We must stand united and rise above self to serve Pakistan in whatever ways it demands of us. Always remember, Pakistan is our identity, and the rationale to exist -– Pakistan hai, to hum hain!.
