RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reiterated the country’s resolve to counter any aggression and its capability to address threats across the full spectrum of conflict.
During his address to the student officers and faculty of the Command and Staff College Quetta, the Army chief paid rich tribute to the martyrs of Operation ‘Bunyanum Marsoos’ and expressed unwavering solidarity with their families, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), stated in a press release on Friday.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir stated that under the national leadership, the Pakistani people became a wall of steel for the defence of the motherland. Praising the professionalism of the armed forces, he said that the success of ‘Marka-e-Haq’ stands as proof of national unity and the seamless coordination of all elements of national power.
Commenting on the global and regional environment, the COAS shed light on the character of emerging conflict, with particular emphasis on India’s increasingly dangerous propensity to use unprovoked military aggression against Pakistan.
While reiterating the resolve to defeat any aggression and ability to deal with threats across the entire conflict spectrum, the Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir asserted that Pakistan will never be coerced and inimical designs to distract Pakistan’s efforts against war on terrorism will be comprehensively defeated.
For strategic stability of South Asia, the COAS emphasized the need for peaceful resolution of the longstanding internationally recognized Kashmir dispute, and warned against the unlawful and legally untenable ‘hydro terrorism’ by India.
Highlighting the Indian state’s role in sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan, the Army Chief commented on the reinvigorated counter terrorism drive and expressed confidence that the Nation’s fight against terrorism will be driven to a logical conclusion – success against all forms and manifestations of terrorism.
Addressing the importance of leadership, the Field Marshal urged student officers to approach their duties with dedication, passion, and a strong sense of purpose. He stressed the importance of innovation and research, praising the Command and Staff College Quetta for preparing future military leaders committed to the values of their profession.
“Training must reflect not only the current realities but also prepare us for the future battlefield, one that demands agility, innovation, and unwavering resolve,” he remarked.
Upon his arrival in Quetta, the chief of army was received by the Commander Quetta Corps and the Commandant of the Command and Staff College.
