RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution of the longstanding Kashmir dispute for the strategic stability of South Asia.
While addressing at Command & Staff College Quetta, the army chief warned against the unlawful and legally untenable ‘hydro terrorism’ by India. He addressed the Student Officers and faculty of the Command and Staff College.
Commenting on the global and regional environment, the COAS shed light on the character of emerging conflict, with particular emphasis on India’s increasingly dangerous propensity to use unprovoked military aggression against Pakistan.
While reiterating the resolve to defeat any aggression and ability to deal with threats across the entire conflict spectrum, the COAS asserted that “Pakistan will never be coerced and inimical designs to distract Pakistan’s efforts against war on terrorism will be comprehensively defeated.”
Highlighting the Indian state’s role in sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan, Field Marshal commented on the reinvigorated counter terrorism drive and expressed confidence that the Nation’s fight against terrorism will be driven to a logical conclusion – success against all forms and manifestations of terrorism.
Emphasising the need for innovative thinking and research, the COAS lauded the Command and Staff College Quetta for grooming future military leaders who uphold the highest standards.
“Training must reflect not only the current realities but also prepare us for the future battlefield, one that demands agility, innovation, and unwavering resolve,” he remarked.
Paying tribute to the martyrs of Operation ‘Bunyan-um-Marsoos’ and expressing complete solidarity with their family members, the army chief stated that under the national leadership, the people of Pakistan became a wall of steel for the defence of the motherland.
Praising the professionalism of the armed forces, the COAS reiterated that the success of “Maarka-e-Haq” was a testimony to Pakistan’s national resolve and complete synergy among all elements of national power.
Earlier on arrival at Quetta, the field marshal was received by Commander Quetta Corps and Commandant Command and Staff College Quetta.
