COAS General Syed Asim Munir calls on President Asif Ali Zardari
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COAS General Syed Asim Munir calls on President Asif Ali Zardari
Islamabad, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of
Army Staff (COAS) met with President Asif Ali Zardari, at the Presidency,
today. COAS extended felicitations on his appointment as the President of
Pakistan and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and conveyed his sincere wishes
for a successful tenure.
The COAS apprised the President regarding the ongoing
operations of the Army against terrorism and highlighted the operational
preparedness against conventional threats. The COAS also intimated about the
contributions of the Army towards development initiatives, particularly in the
regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The President acknowledged the exemplary role of the
Armed Forces of Pakistan, affirming that the Army's contributions have been
instrumental in safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
state. He commended the Army's efforts towards social uplift of the affected
areas, underscoring the unwavering commitment of the Pakistan Army to national
progress. The President emphasised Pakistan's steadfast commitment against
terrorism and reaffirmed the nation's resolve to respond with full force through
all elements of national power.
The President noted with grave concern the baseless
and unsubstantiated allegations levelled by a specific political party and its
few individuals against the institution and its leadership to accrue narrow
political interests and resolved to deal with such disruptive elements with
iron hand.
The President paid homage to the martyrs who
sacrificed their lives for the nation, emphasizing that their blood will
forever symbolize the resilience and strength of the Pakistani nation. He
reiterated the nation's unwavering commitment to honouring the sacrifices of
the Shuhadas and their families, holding them in the highest esteem. The
meeting concluded on a note of solidarity and determination to uphold the
values of peace, security, and progress in Pakistan.
