Top brass says nobody exempt from scrutiny in Army

ISLAMABAD: In a meeting of top military leaders on Tuesday, the Army reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, making it clear that no one is exempt from scrutiny or accountability. General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), presided over the Corps Commanders Conference (CCC) held at the GHQ.

The forum emphasized that the Army is a disciplined institution, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and loyalty to the state and institution. “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,” the CCC maintained.

In assessing the inimical forces, malicious actors, subversive proxies and the facilitators of Pakistan’s external and internal adversaries, particularly those active in Balochistan and KPK, the forum deliberated on a range of measures to neutralize these threats.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that the forum reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army, with the unwavering support of the people, will not allow the hard-earned successes against terrorism to be reversed.

Recognizing the urgency and significance of a robust and effective legal system, the COAS emphasized 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.

The forum also expressed satisfaction over ongoing efforts against illegal spectrum operating in collusion with terrorist networks. The critical need to safeguard national cyberspace through stringent cybersecurity measures was also underscored.

In a show of solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, who continue to suffer gross human rights violations, the CCC honoured the martyrs of the freedom movement. The blatant continued violence and genocide of Palestinians by Israel were also condemned in the strongest terms.

Participants 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 in Pakistan.

The forum was briefed on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, national security challenges, and strategic and operational responses to emerging threats. 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.