Top military brass says Operation “Azm-e-Istehkam” aimed at achieving lasting stability and progress

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.

ISLAMABAD: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over 265th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ.

Forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and the citizens who have laid their lives for peace and stability in the country.

The forum undertook a comprehensive review of internal and external security situation of the country and had detailed discussion on various aspects of “Azm-e-Istehkam”, which is aimed at harnessing the national counter terrorism efforts in a synchronised manner to dismantle the nexus of terrorism and illegal spectrum in the country for enduring stability and economic prosperity. Forum noted with concern the unwarranted criticism by some quarters and deliberate misrepresentation of the vision, only for furthering their vested interests.

The forum also deliberated upon regional security situation, especially Afghanistan and reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and security.

The forum expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir and Palestine. Forum condemned serious human rights violations, war crimes and genocide being perpetrated in Kashmir and Gaza.

The forum affirmed that military leadership is cognizant of the full spectrum of the challenges and resolved to shoulder its constitutionally mandated responsibilities with support of the resilient people of Pakistan.

The forum underscored that onslaught of politically motivated digital terrorism, unleashed by conspirators, duly abetted by their foreign cohorts against state institutions is meant to induce despondency in the nation and sow discord through peddling of blatant lies, fake news and propaganda. However, the Armed Forces along with the nation are fully aware of all such machinations and stand united and committed in defeating the notorious designs of the enemies of Pakistan.

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

Expressing full satisfaction on Army’s commitment to national security, COAS stressed upon maintaining high standards of professionalism and operational preparedness. To conclude, COAS remarked that Pakistan Army has always been fully prepared to thwart all internal and external challenges and play its due role in the stability and prosperity of Pakistan, regardless of the challenges posed.

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