RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) on Friday resolved that any attempt to cause agitation or create a May 9-like situation will be “dealt with decisive force”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
It came during the 277th Corps Commanders’ Conference, presided over by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
“The forum underscored the importance of internal stability and resolved that any attempt to cause agitation or create a 9th May-like situation, on any pretext whatsoever, will be dealt with decisive force and rule of law, without hesitation and discrimination,” according to the statement.
The ISPR stated that the forum reviewed the “prevailing security environment” and resolved to maintain a high state of readiness. It appreciated sustained successful intelligence-based counter-terrorism operations by law enforcement agencies.
However, the top military leadership emphasised complementing these kinetic efforts with non-kinetic measures, including “people-centric governance at the grassroots level, strategic engagement with the public, dismantling of the terror-crime nexus operating under patronage of vested interests, and police capacity building, in line with the National Action Plan and Vision Azm-e-Istehkam”.
Stern message to Afghan Taliban
The CCC affirmed “Pakistan’s right to self-defence and targeted action against terrorism emanating from Afghanistan”, stressing that only the Taliban’s delusional leadership, facilitating terrorism on behalf of India, bears responsibility for its consequences.
In addition, the forum welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, noting its contribution to longstanding “strategic and collective defence ties”.
“It strongly resented Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, expressed solidarity with the Kingdom and affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the security and sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain,” the statement reads.
The forum also reiterated Pakistan’s principled position on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and support for resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
In his concluding remarks, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended the formations for their operational preparedness and professionalism, the ISPR said.
“He directed commanders to continue to strengthen intelligence-based operations and enhance combat capabilities through absorption of modern technology, training and multi-domain integration,” he was quoted as saying.
Munir expressed confidence that the “Armed Forces, with unwavering support of the nation, remain fully prepared to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security.”
