RAWALPINDI, May 02, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir
presided over a special Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at General
Headquarters (GHQ) Friday, said a statement issued by Inter-Services
Public Relations (ISPR).
The forum conducted a comprehensive review of the prevailing
geo-strategic environment, with particular emphasis on the current
Pakistan-India standoff and the broader regional security calculus.
The forum reaffirmed the unflinching resolve of the Pakistan armed
forces to uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
country against any aggression or misadventure.
The COAS lauded the unwavering professionalism, steadfast morale, and
operational preparedness of the armed forces, standing in unity with the
people of Pakistan to defend the homeland at all costs. He underscored
the critical importance of heightened vigilance and proactive readiness
across all fronts.
The forum expressed grave concern over the intensification of Indian
atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK),
particularly in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam incident, as well
as the continued targeting of innocent civilians along the Line of
Control (LoC) by Indian occupation forces.
It was reiterated that such inhumane and unprovoked acts serve only to
escalate regional tensions and will be met with a resolute and
proportionate response.
“The forum noted, with serious concern, India’s consistent pattern of
exploitation of crises to achieve political and military objectives.
They have been following a predictable template – whereby internal
governance failures are externalised. These incidents have often
coincided with unilateral moves by India to alter the status quo, as
seen in 2019 when India similarly exploited the Pulwama incident to
unilaterally alter the status quo of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu &
Kashmir, through revocation of Article 370,” said the ISPR statement.
It further added, “In the latest instance, the Pahalgam episode appears
to be part of a deliberate strategy to divert Pakistan’s focus away from
the western front, as well as ongoing national efforts for economic
revival; the two fronts where Pakistan is decisively and sustainably
gaining ground. Such diversionary tactics aimed at providing operational
breathing space to Indian terror proxies will never succeed.”
The forum expressed serious concern that India is now exploiting the
Pahalgam incident to undermine the longstanding Indus Waters Treaty,
seeking to usurp Pakistan’s legitimate and inalienable water rights.
This constitutes a dangerous attempt to weaponize water, threatening the
livelihood and sustenance of over 240 million Pakistanis and escalating
strategic instability in South Asia.
The forum also voiced deep alarm over credible evidence of direct Indian
military and intelligence involvement in orchestrating terrorist
activities inside Pakistan. These state-sponsored actions are in blatant
violation of international norms, which are universally unacceptable.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s abiding commitment to peace, stability, and
prosperity, the forum made clear that any attempt to impose war will be
responded to, surely and decisively, and the aspirations of the people
of Pakistan shall be respected at all costs.
The forum reiterated that Pakistan’s path to peace and development will
not be deterred by terrorism, coercion, or aggression – whether directly
or through proxies. Deliberate destabilisation efforts by the Indian
government will be confronted and defeated with resolve and clarity.
The forum concluded with the COAS expressing complete confidence in the
operational readiness, deterrence posture, and morale of all formations
and strategic forces to defend the nation across the entire threat
spectrum.