Online Desk: Against the backdrop of surge in terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, top military commanders on Tuesday said the Pakistan Army will not allow the “hard-earned successes” against terrorism to be reversed.
The statement came from the military’s media wing after Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir presided over the Corps Commanders Conference at the GHQ in Rawalpindi. The top military brass reviewed the security situation of the country with particular focus on the recent incidents of terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
The ISPR statement said participants of the Corps Commanders Conference offered Fateha and paid profound tribute to the ultimate sacrifices made by the Shuhada of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and citizens who have laid down their lives in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in pursuit of peace and stability of Pakistan.
The forum was briefed on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, national security challenges, and strategic and operational responses to emerging threats. “The forum emphasised that the army is a disciplined institution, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and loyalty to the state and institution,” the statement said.
It said the institution’s well-established and rigorous system of accountability ensures that these values are preserved with unwavering commitment, allowing no room for exceptions or partiality.
“This strict adherence to accountability fortifies the army’s integrity, ensuring that no individual is above the law or exempt from scrutiny.” Recognising the urgency and significance of a robust and effective legal system, the army chief emphasised that the Pakistan Army would continue to extend comprehensive support to the government, administrative apparatus, and law enforcement agencies in taking swift and lawful action against terrorists, anarchists, and criminal mafias.
In a show of solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), who continue to suffer gross human rights violations, the forum honoured the martyrs of the freedom movement. The blatant continued violence and genocide of Palestinians by Israel were also condemned in the strongest terms.
The forum expressed confidence in the operational preparedness and readiness of the Pakistan Army and vowed to continue to uphold the standards in pursuit of professional excellence.