General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ.
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General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army
Staff (COAS) presided over the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at
GHQ.
Forum paid rich tribute to the supreme
sacrifices of Shuhadas including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law
Enforcement Agencies and the citizens who have laid their lives for ensuring
peace and stability in the country.
Forum resolved that terrorists, their
facilitators and abettors, working on behest of hostile forces to destabilise
Pakistan, will be dealt with full might of the state.
COAS directed commanders to continue
consolidating the gains of efforts against terrorism and militancy.
The forum expressed concerns over continued
repression of Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and
condemned the unabated human rights violations by India. Forum reaffirmed that
Pakistan shall continue to support Kashmiris politically, diplomatically and
morally at all levels.
The Forum also expressed complete solidarity
with the people of Palestine and condemned serious human rights violations and
war crimes being perpetrated in Gaza. COAS said that “the Palestinian people
have unequivocal diplomatic, moral and political support of the Pakistani
nation and we will continue to support the principled stance of our brethren
for enduring resolution of the Palestinian issue”.
Forum appreciated efforts of Civil
Administration, Law Enforcement Agencies and security forces for providing all
out assistance during General Elections in the light of the Election Commission
of Pakistan’s guidelines for creating a safe & secure environment for the
electoral process, despite overwhelming odds.
Forum noted that the Armed Forces of Pakistan
at a great peril to their primary responsibility, provided security environment
for the conduct of GE-24 as per the given mandate, and had nothing to do with
the electoral process. However, the forum expressed dismay that some vested
small segments of polity and media especially social media have been maligning
Armed Forces of Pakistan with unsubstantiated allegations of interference which
is highly deplorable. It’s unfortunate that rather than focusing on real issues
such as good governance, economic recovery, political stability and public well
being, entire focus of such vested elements is on creating political
instability and uncertainty by attempting to scapegoat others for their own
failings. Forum emphasised that due legal processes be followed with evidence
and proof rather than resorting to unconstitutional and uncalled for baseless
political rhetoric and emotional outbursts.
Forum noted with satisfaction the smooth
democratic transition of power in the Centre and Provinces. Forum hoped that
the post elections environment brings in desired political and economic
stability resulting into peace and prosperity for the people of Pakistan. Forum
expressed that it strongly believed that democratic consolidation is the way
forward for the country.
Forum affirmed that military leadership is
cognizant of the full spectrum of the challenges and threats and it remains
committed to shoulder its constitutionally mandated responsibilities with
support of the resilient people of Pakistan.
Forum reiterated to continue providing full
support to the government in combating security threats and uplifting the
socioeconomic growth in the country including wholehearted assistance in
curbing all illegal activities including smuggling, hoarding, electricity
theft, implementation of One Document Regime and respectable & safe
repatriation of all illegal foreigners.
In line with the resolve of the honourable
Prime Minister of Pakistan, the forum committed that planners, instigators,
abettors and perpetrators/ desecrators of Shuhada Monuments and attackers of
military installations on 9 May, would certainly be brought to justice under
the relevant provisions of the law and Constitution. In this regard, malicious
efforts to create distortions, confusion and disinformation are absolutely
futile and only part of an organised campaign being launched for narrow
political interests, to blur the abhorrent activities that took place.
The forum noted with concern organised
misinformation and fake news being spread by certain nefarious elements to sow
despondency and divisions within the society, and urged the proud people of
Pakistan to remain positive and united and wholeheartedly participate in the
progress and development of the country. The participants affirmed that
Pakistan Army will continue defending and serving the nation in every possible
way; in our journey towards enduring stability, prosperity and security.
COAS stressed on field commanders to continue
maintaining high standards of professionalism, operational preparedness and
motivation during operations and achieving excellence during training of the
formations.
