Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s unequivocal diplomatic, moral and political support for the people of Palestine for enduring resolution of the Palestinian issue and end to the unlawful occupation of their territories and Muslims’ sacred places.
He said this while presiding over the 260th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at GHQ in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military top brass viewed with concern the developments taking place in Gaza-Israel War and the enormous human cost being imposed on the innocent civilians due to the disproportionate use of force by Israel.
The participants offered Fateha for the martyrs of Mastung, Hangu and Zhob incidents during the Holy month of Rabi’ al-Awwal and also paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices being continuously offered by the security forces & LEAs in defence of the motherland while fighting the menace of terrorism.
The participants resolved that all terrorists, their facilitators and abettors, working on the behest of hostile forces to destabilise Pakistan will be dealt with unflinching resolve of the state.
The forum was briefed on prevalent geo-strategic environment, challenges to the national security and own strategy in response to evolving threat.
The military top brass reiterated Pakistan Army’s resolve to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against all kinds of direct and indirect threats.
On the occasion, the COAS said, “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 and end to the unlawful occupation of their territories and Muslims’ Sacred places.”
The participants vowed to fully support the strategic initiatives planned by the government of Pakistan for the revival of the economy by providing all possible support for the overall wellbeing of the people of Pakistan.
The forum also took holistic review of the ongoing actions being taken against illegal economic activities.
The Army Chief emphasised that Pakistan Army will continue to provide all out support to the government and LEAs in taking strict lawful actions against illegal economic activities across the country, adding that actions against hoarding and smuggling mafias and cartels in different domains will be further strengthened in coming days to rid the country from negative impact of such ill practices.
The forum resolved to fully support the Federal Government’s decision to repatriate and deport all illegal foreigners from 1st November 2023 onwards. The COAS directed all concerned to support and facilitate smooth, respectable and safe repatriation / deportation of all illegal foreigners.
Gen Asim Munir stressed on maintaining high standards of professionalism and motivation during operations and achieving excellence during training of the formations.
