General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff
(COAS) presided over 264th 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 peace and stability in the country.
COAS
appreciated the untiring efforts of Pakistan Army and LEAs in successfully
thwarting several terrorist attacks and neutralising key terrorist commanders
during ongoing counterterrorism operations. COAS directed commanders to
pro-actively deny any space to the terrorists. COAS said, “Armed Forces and
LEAs of Pakistan, fully backed by the resilient nation, remain determined to
permanently eliminate this menace from Pakistan, INSHA’ALLAH".
The
forum condemned heartless terrorist attack against Chinese nationals in Besham
as well as heinous killings of innocent civilians in Balochistan. Forum was
briefed on how terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan pose a threat to
regional and global security, besides acting as proxies against Pakistan and
its economic interests, especially China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Forum
expressed serious concern over the ongoing Indian aggression in Illegally
Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Forum reiterated that Pakistan will
continue to provide political, diplomatic and moral support to our Kashmiri
brothers and sisters.
The
forum expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and condemned serious
human rights violations, war crimes and genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.
The
forum also expressed concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East
and noted that a wider regional conflict could ensue if both sides did not
de-escalate immediately.
Forum
noted with concern the malicious propaganda campaign meant to demoralise the
Armed Forces and underscored that “Unfounded and baseless allegations on Law
Enforcement Agencies and Security Forces have become a fashion and are part of
the larger design to drive a wedge between the people and the Armed Forces of
Pakistan. We will not allow such efforts to succeed and as per the law and
constitution, stern action will be ensured”.
Forum
resolved to provide full support to the government towards achieving
sustainable socioeconomic growth in the country including wholehearted
assistance in countering the illegal spectrum, particularly smuggling,
hoarding, electricity theft and safe repatriation of all illegal foreigners.
COAS
directed field commanders to ensure the highest standards of operational
preparedness and motivation within their outfits and to pursue professional
excellence through objective training.