Rawalpindi: General Syed Asim Munir Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over 259th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ.

According to statement issued by Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), forum paid rich tribute to supreme sacrifices of martyrs including officers and men of Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and citizens who laid their lives for safety, security and territorial integrity of country.

Fateha was offered for martyrs and it was reiterated that State of Pakistan and Armed Forces will continue to hold shuhadas and their families in highest esteem, ever honouring them with utmost respect and dignity. Commemoration of Defence and Martyrs Day on September 6 across country by all segments of society was appreciated for which Armed Forces of Pakistan remain ever thankful to our proud nation.

Participants reiterated Pakistan Army’s resolve to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against all kinds of direct and indirect threats. Forum re-affirmed that inimical propagandists’ desperate attempts to cause wedge between state institutions and public are indicative of their mounting desperation and will only result into more humiliation of such elements, InshaAllah.

Participants were briefed on prevalent geo-strategic environment, challenges to national security and own strategy in response to evolving threat. Forum resolved that all terrorists, their facilitators and abettors, working on behest of hostile forces to destabilise Pakistan will be dealt with full might of state. Need for speedy development of economic potential of Newly Merged Districts and Border Districts of Balochistan for sustainable peace and growth was also emphasised.

COAS stressed on maintaining high standards of professionalism and motivation during operations and achieving excellence during training of formations. He commended commanders for their constant focus on wellbeing of their soldiers and maintenance of morale which constituted foundation of Army’s operational readiness.

Forum reiterated to continue full support of ongoing efforts in uplifting socioeconomic growth under umbrella of Special Investment Facilitation Council and wholeheartedly assisting government in curbing all illegal activities which hamper economic stability, growth and investors’ confidence.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 08 2023

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