COAS says ‘We are well aware of our constitutional limits’

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others expressed their condolences. President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of the army chief. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the president said. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss. PM Shehbaz Sharif also extended his heartfelt condolence over the passing General Asim Munir’s mother and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. The ARY family also expressed their condolences to General Asim Munir, praying for the deceased's soul and for the family's strength during this difficult time. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah also expressed their condolences to the Chief of Army Staff and prayed for the forgiveness and higher ranks of the deceased. Along with this, the heads and leaders of political parties have also expressed their condolences to the Army Chief on the death of his mother.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday said the army is well aware of its constitutional limits and expects others to prioritise upholding the Constitution as well, ARY News reported.

Addressing the Passing out Parade of Cadets at Pakistan Air Force Asghar Khan Academy Risalpur today, the COAS said without a strong Air Force, a country is at the mercy of any aggressor.

He said the Pakistan Air Force patrolled the airspace in all kinds of difficulties with unparalleled bravery and professionalism, and February 2019 is a great example for all of us.

He asked the passed-out cadets that they are the center of our hopes, the guardian of the skies and the guarantor of regional unity. He said we expect that the cadets will lead a life adorned with the virtues of character, courage and competence.

General Syed Asim Munir expressed the confidence that the passed-out cadets will never hesitate to sacrifice for the defense, honour and dignity of the motherland.

He said the military leadership expects you to always uphold our nation’s best spirit, professionalism and the eternal tradition of bravery.

The Army Chief said Article 19 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan clearly defines the limits of freedom of speech and expression of opinion.

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He said those, who flout the clear restrictions imposed on freedom of expression in the Constitution, cannot point fingers at others. General Syed Asim Munir said we are well aware of our constitutional limits and expect others to uphold the Constitution.

He said the arms race will also disturb the balance of power in our region.

Turning to the prevailing situation in Palestine, the COAS said the Gaza war is the latest example of the suffering that wars can bring. He said the indiscriminate killing of elderly people, women, and children in Gaza is proof that violence is increasing in the world.

About India illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, COAS General Asim Munir said India has illegally occupied Kashmir. He said the silence of the entire world about the ongoing Indian aggression in Kashmir cannot suppress the voice of freedom there.

General Munir said we will continue to provide moral, political, and diplomatic support to our Kashmiri brothers.

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