Army vows full force against those who seek to destabilise country

RAWALPINDI: Pak Army’s top brass Friday reaffirmed that peace in Balochistan will not be compromised, and that foreign-backed proxies, disruptive elements and their political enablers will be defeated with the full support of people of the province. “No one will be allowed to disrupt peace in Balochistan and nefarious designs of foreign-sponsored proxies including social disruptive elements and their so-called political supporters advancing their narrow political interests at the cost of stability and prosperity of Balochistan will be decisively thwarted with the unwavering support of the people of Balochistan, InshaAllah,” the Corps Commanders’ Conference avowed.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir chaired the 268th Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters.

The army leadership maintained that the real face of all foreign and domestic elements, the nexus between them and their endeavours to induce chaos and thrive on it stand fully exposed and will be dealt without impunity, the Inter-Services Public Relations in a statement said.

While undertaking a meticulous assessment of regional and internal security dynamics, the participants reaffirmed the resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations regardless of the cost.

The conference reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to bringing the full force of the state against facilitators and abettors acting at the behest of hostile elements seeking to destabilise the country.

The COAS, while emphasising for implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP), lauded the initiation of District Coordination Committees across Pakistan and stressed the necessity of sustained, coordinated efforts in alignment with governmental directives to expedite the implementation of NAP, ensuring seamless inter-institutional collaboration.

General Asim reiterated that the Pakistan Army would extend full support to the government and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in enforcing stringent legal measures against illicit economic activities, which are intrinsically linked to the financing of terrorism.

“There is no space for terrorists and their facilitators in Pakistan,” he said.

The forum offered Fateha and paid profound tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada of the Armed Forces, LEAs and the citizens who have laid their lives for peace and stability in the country.

The forum received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, emerging national security challenges, and Pakistan’s strategic response to evolving threats.

Emphasising the swift and effective implementation of Vision Azm-e-Istehkam under the ambit of NAP, the forum underscored the imperative of a whole-of-the-nation approach. “State apparatus and institutions will resolutely implement the law within the confines of the Constitution and no leniency and infirmity will be shown,” the participants said.

Expressing deep concern over the persistent and egregious human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the Indian Army’s unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, the forum underscored “Pakistan’s deep and unwavering support to the just cause of the IIOJ&K people and the need of sustained diplomatic engagement to highlight ongoing human rights abuses and violations on the global stage.”

The forum also expressed complete solidarity with the people of Palestine and condemned serious human rights violations.

The COAS directed field commanders to uphold the highest standards of operational readiness and professional excellence, ensuring rigorous training to maintain peak combat preparedness.