Pakistan’s top military commanders gathered for a formation commanders’ conference in Rawalpindi, expressing optimism about the country’s recent progress towards stability and security. The conference, presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, affirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to defending and serving the nation in every possible way.
The participants acknowledged the challenges faced by Pakistan but emphasized the collective efforts being undertaken to overcome them. They reiterated their resolve to defeat “vested efforts” aimed at destabilizing the country and urged the people of Pakistan to remain united and determined.
The conference paid tribute to the sacrifices of martyrs, including officers and men of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and Pakistani citizens. They also expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders with Al Quds Al Sharif as the capital of Palestine.
Regarding Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the participants expressed concern over the ongoing repression of Kashmiris and condemned the human rights violations committed by Indian forces. They reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to providing political, diplomatic, and moral support to the Kashmiris and emphasized the right of self-determination as the only solution to the issue.
The conference also pledged full support to the government’s initiatives aimed at economic recovery and curbing illegal activities. These initiatives include measures to address smuggling, hoarding, electricity theft, and the implementation of a single document regime. Additionally, the conference highlighted the importance of the dignified repatriation of illegal foreigners and the safeguarding of Pakistan’s national database.
November 23,2023
Source: Express Tribune–https://tribune.com.pk/story/2447736/army-top-brass-vows-to-thwart-attempts-at-creating-despondency