RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) has expressed serious concerns over the continued use of Afghan territory by Indian sponsored terrorist groups, including Fitna al Khawarij (FAK) and Fitna al Hindustan (FAH), to orchestrate attacks inside Pakistan.
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir presided over the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday.
The Forum affirmed that “lasting peace and stability in the region is contingent upon preventing the use of Afghan Taliban controlled territory by Indian terrorist proxies for which the Afghan Taliban regime is directly responsible”.
The top leadership reaffirmed that Pakistan has an unequivocal right to defend its people from terrorism, and the Armed Forces shall continue Intelligence-Based Operations against terrorism emanating from Afghan Taliban controlled territory under the ambit of Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq.
“The Forum reviewed the prevailing security environment, expressing satisfaction over the operational preparedness, professionalism, and combat readiness of the Pakistan Armed Forces,” the ISPR stated.
In addition to the kinetic actions, the conference underscored the immediate need for putting in place robust governance structures in restive areas, which are directed towards public service and welfare, as well as to break the nefarious terror-crime nexus thriving under vested political patronage.
The Corps Commanders’ Conference noted that, post-comprehensive defeat inflicted in Mark-e-Haq, there is increased reliance on an evolving pattern of externally supported hybrid warfare and disinformation campaigns to cause unrest.
“The Forum condemned all such forms of state-supported financing, facilitation, or sponsorship of proxies and underscored that any attempts to use hybrid means to destabilize Pakistan would continue to be countered with strategic clarity and firm resolve,” the statement added.
Reviewing the evolving regional landscape, the army brass appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability.
“It reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution, respect for international law, and enhanced regional cooperation to address shared security challenges.”
‘Commitment to ensure availability of Pakistan’s water share’
The conference expressed resolute commitment to undertake all measures necessary to ensure availability of Pakistan’s rightful share of water as per the directives of the Government and inspirations of the people of Pakistan.
“Taking note of Indian rhetoric surrounding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the Forum reaffirmed the guidance given in the National Security Committee (NSC) directive of 24 April 2025,” it stated.
The top army brass “rejected and strongly condemned the ongoing human rights violations and unilateral demographic engineering in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), declaring that Kashmir remains the jugular vein of Pakistan”.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s unyielding diplomatic, political, and moral support to the Kashmir cause, the forum emphasised that “true regional stability hinges entirely on granting the Kashmiri people their inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions”, ISPR said.
Addressing the conference, the COAS & CDF directed commanders to follow up expeditiously on the multi-domain transformation plan in line with the evolving character of war.
He also called upon the commanders to maintain the highest standards of vigilance, operational readiness, and professional excellence, emphasizing integrated responses to conventional, sub-conventional, and hybrid threats while safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty and national interests at all costs, the statement concluded.
