Army chief warns against 'aggression' amid Kashmir tensions
At least 12 civilians have been killed on the Pakistani side and thousands on both sides of the de facto border have fled their homes since October 6, which marked the beginning of some of the worst frontier shelling in years.
"Sentiments of goodwill and amity notwithstanding, let there be no doubt that any aggression against our beloved country will get a befitting response and no sacrifice will be too great in this sacred cause," En Raheel said, in an apparent swipe at India.
The nuclear-armed neighbours, who have fought two wars over Muslim-majority Kashmir, have traded blame for the recent violence in the disputed Himalayan region.
"We persistently seek peace in the region and beyond," Sharif said while addressing a parade at a military academy near Islamabad.
But "lasting peace in the region will only come about with the fair and just resolution of Kashmir issue," he added.
Pakistan Army on Tuesday said it had voiced concern to India at continued firing across the Kashmir frontier and in Punjab province when senior officials from both sides spoke via a special hotline.
Clashes occur regularly along the disputed border known as Line of Control (LOC) as well as along the frontier dividing Indian Kashmir from Pakistan's Punjab province.
Further, the chief said the people of Kashmir should decide their fate as the quest for peace is the nation’s greatest strength.
“Lasting peace in the region will only come about with a fair and just resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the will of Kashmiri people, as enshrined in the UN resolution,” said General Sharif.
Speaking on the war against terrorism, General Sharif stated that Operation Zarb-e-Azb was not merely an operation but a concept and a resolve and a commitment of the nation.
“The commitment is to cleanse Pakistan of the scourge of terrorism
once and for all,” said General Sharif.
The army chief said that the displaced people of FATA would return home sooner than expected as all intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies and military operations were playing a commendable role in the operation.
Concluding his address, General Sharif entrusted the newly trained cadets with the responsibility of leading the country with dignity and honour.
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@Mazhar Plebiscite in 48 is completely diff from that in 2010 I think....In 2010 Pakistan faced worst crisis of terrorism with terrorist attacks happening on day to day basis.Even a Pakistani at that time didn't want to live in Pakistan forget Kashmir still 8% voted while 14% voted for India (India is emerging a big nation every year.Better and Improved) still 14%...Hype of Independence is very high since 20th century.Why not make it independent when 78% wants independence.
While I think the facts were 43% in India want Independence an d. 44% in Pakistan Kashmir wanted independence..... While 75-95% people in only Kashmir part removing Jammu in Indian occupied Kashmir want independence...
In 48 secenrio was completely different as 1 year back Pakistan gained independence and reason was seperate land for Muslims.That hype was enough. Situations in 48 and 2010 were completely different
Pakistan have morally supported freedom fighters.But those Kabailis are those people who want revenge from genocide by Indian army.Even your film "Haider" states this..I won't reject PAKISTAN support to Kabailis bcz pak and India have been in proxy wars since 47..Be it Baluchistan or Kashmir......
"India made Kashmir Independent"...This is from Wikepedia page After rumours that the Maharaja supportedthe annexation of Kashmir by India, militant Muslims from western Kashmir[22]and Pakistani tribesmen made rapid advances into theBaramullasector. Maharaja of Kashmir Hari Singh asked the government of India to intervene. However,India and Pakistan had signed a non-intervention agreement. Although tribal fighters from Pakistan had entered Jammu and Kashmir, there was no solid legal evidence to unequivocally prove that Pakistan was officially involved"
When India intervened.Pakistan also did again.Bcz in this case India would have taken entire Kashmir...Pakistan had no choice then to support Freedom Fighters.
Why this army cheif speaking on my behalf? Dont remember voting for him. Let Nawaz Sharif/parliamentarians speak about this.
@ Aschraful Makhlooq... That's exactly bang on.... You move out of Kashmir and we move out of kashmir but as pointed out by Sid above - "One requirement was to not change demography. Article 370 in India prohibits any non Kashmiri to own land or businesses in Kashmir, thereby maintaining the demography. Alas to their best effort Kashmiri pundits threatened by terrorists are too afraid to come back. While in Pakistan Kashmir there is significant presence of Punjabis and Sindhis systematically displacing original Kashmiris. So when you vote it’s Punjabis and Sindhis voting and not just Kashmiris and nor Kashmiri Pundits. How do you fix this ? " So please move out with all your pashtun fighters as well. Read wikipedia about Mirpur and Kotli. Even when Harisingh signed to be part of India, Mirpur and Kotli were majority Hindus and now not a single one. Please get back to 1948 status both countries move out and only Kashmiris will decide where they want to go.
@jatin: First of all Pakistan is not occupied on Kashmir and Azad Kashmir's administration is of its own and secondly if your this false stance is considered true for sometimes then the excellent and simple solution you have suggested and to implement this solution you leave Indian Occupied Kashmir and we leave Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and declare the both sides of Kashmir as the independent state.Kashmir's issue is resolved......
@Menon: Where do you get your statistics that Bangladesh GDP has exceeded Pakistan's? Pakistan is South Asia's second largest economy. In GDP per capita Bangladesh has made rapid progress but is still about 60 to 70% PaKistan's. In fact, the nominal GDP per capita of India and Pakistan are comparable and negligible in difference, and have been for the past 25 years. That says a lot about the resilience of a country that has incredible challenges and many in the world are eager to start calling a failed state. So next time India's hegemony blinds you, check the numbers before spinning myths.
Pakistan is much worried about Kashmiri People but we dont find any such atmoshphere where kashmirir peoples are eager to become part of Pakistan, although we have seen People are protesting against Pakistan in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir as they dont want to be part of Pakistan, If any person is willing to go to Pakistan he should leave and go as pakistan is also worried about people so they should accept the person who leave India hence issue is solved what else but we are not willing to accept People from your pakistan occupied kashmir its clear.
Does this apply to Iran's aggression as well?
@Haider: Please read UN resolution again. It says India can keep minimum army for administrative purpose and that probably would depend upon India how much army it thinks would be enough for administrative purpose.
Both parties need to understand that aggression will only make them trouble for them and the issue of Kashmir needs to be resolved to stop these LoC violations
@Haider: Thanks for bit of fairness in your knowledge about plebiscite. But my dear even in your best effort you missed out some most important point which makes plebiscite irrelevant now.
One requirement was to not change demography. Article 370 in India prohibits any non Kashmiri to own land or businesses in Kashmir, thereby maintaining the demography. Alas to their best effort Kashmiri pundits threatened by terrorists are too afraid to come back. While in Pakistan Kashmir there is significant presence of Punjabis and Sindhis systematically displacing original Kashmiris. So when you vote it's Punjabis and Sindhis voting and not just Kashmiris and nor Kashmiri Pundits. How do you fix this ? Second requirement was to not change geography in any way and Pakistan gladly gave away land from North east Kashmir to China. How do you fix that ?Fix the above two issues before talking of plebiscite. Otherwise it is irrelevant and most of the Pakistanis are just misled to believe that it is still a solution. The idea of UN resolution on Kashmir has been killed by missteps of Pakistan in many fronts. India only had to wait for Pakistan to make mistakes and it did in 1971 and resorting to supporting terrorists in Kashmir. This has what in sense diluted world interest in favoring Pakistan demands for Kashmir. Cause the way Pakistan is trying to get it is called "black mailing".
@ET: Please publish this as it is fair assessment of situation and not intended to humiliate anyone.
India is deliberately messing with Pak, while Pak army is conducting successful operation against terrorists. India needs to keep one thing in mind, Pakistanis has nothing to lose but we ll wipe you on the face of earth.
Well some Indians still living in heaven of fools, that Kashmir is an issue which needs to be resolved by people of Kashmiri.
Pakistan and India have been in proxy wars since 1947 be it Kashmir,Baluchistan
@Pankaj Can u explain me how Kashmir is integral part of India..Whereas Simla Agreement states it is a bilateral issue.While recently your govt stated that Pakistan and India are stakeholders of Kashmir
@Shreya @Golden Words @Professor OK Done.We leave our part of Kashmir and you leave your part.Then hold a plebiscite as promised in 1947..Whether they want to be with India,Pak or Independent.... In 1948...UN said Pak leave Kashmir then Indian army leave then UN officials hold a plebiscite India was never ready for plebiscite neither Pakistan Army left Kashmir nor Indian Army did. Since then both have been calling each others land and occupied land.. Even an idiot knows if plebiscite had took place Kashmir had gone to which country
The General has spoken right at right time.
@Siddiqui A dose of realism. Cannot said it better myself.
@Siddiqui:
You are absolutely spot on Sir, but no one will listen to you. Even you know that, don't you? I also never give a serious suggestion for the same reason.
I can however make an offer without disclosing the solution I have for Kashmir. This sure-shot solution is one never tried so far. This is what has to be done:
Nawaz and Raheel togather must meet me after leaving their bags of Ghairat behind. If they agree I will sell the solution to Modi, Omar and Hurriat. They can easily sell it to all Pakistanis (including IK and TUQ). Mullaas will kindly excuse.
If interested, get in touch with me through ET. This offer is valid for only 15 (repeat 15) days starting now.
Don't blame me if otherwise the dispute is never solved and Nukes become obsolete.
Our position on Kashmir may have validity. But even if by magic JK becomes part of Pakistan tomorrow, our problems will remain the same. We'll be exactly at the same place on:
1) Sectarian and ethnic hatred and conflicts 2) Blasphemy laws and persecution of minorities 3) Never ending religious extremism 4) Economic stagnation and dependence on foreign aid 5) 80% of polio cases of the world 6) Having the worst airport in the world 7)...and many many more.......
is pakistan launching DTH service in pakistan ?? I read here
It is more effective if this statement has been done by our elected prime minister rather than gen. raheel sharif……coz he is army chief not a Political secretary…..if PM nawaz sharif have personal interest with India then its duplicity with country….
Even Now If Want Higher 'Resolution' ; Can Explain Further
Banias DID not Allow S&P India Office to Cover KSE. We have no Intention to bring S&P Singapore Office Culture.
If You want to fight , We can give you 'Justifiable' reasons to fight rather barks without bite.
Yes please vacate POK. issue solved
There is nothing to be concerned about, Pakistan’s military will bankrupt the country within ten years by gobbling and more and more of the declining GDP.
Pakistani dummy’s does not understand, Kashmir is a Military ploy to gobble up more and more of Pakistan’s GDP. Within ten years, Pakistan will be the only poverty stricken country in South East Asia. Bangladesh has already passed the GDP of Pakistan and soon Afghanistan will also do the same.
Enjoy.
**Sorry to remind this with pain that happened in 1971. We have not sacrificed our self but sacrificed East Pakistan. Please let us not sacrifice Kashmir in same way.
We are in support of you General. **
Yes.. we agree. Please hand over Pakistan occupied kashmir to India at your earliest convenience and resolve this issue. Thanks.
Right. Vacate PoK and we'll have peace. Simple really.
Paki Military general talking about peace....HAHAHAHAHAHA.
As a patriotic Indian, I cannot agree more with the Gernail. The only option for peace is the swift resolution of the Kashmir issue. Pakistan must vacate PoK as early as possible and the two nations can live in peace forever and beyond. This is a step in the right direction for Pakistan. Bravo !!
Yes.. UN involvement is must because Pakistan can resolve it at its own..
As far India is concerned ; there is NO dispute about Kashmir . It is an INTEGRAL Part of India ; If Kashmiris DO NOT want to live with India they are FREE to go to Pakistan the LAND is ours
Please one small request from our side let both side politicians talk about that and not both side of the army
......except if threat comes at night as in the case of "treacherous" raid on Abbotabad at night...
What the general means - "Resolving Kashmir issue to the satisfaction of Pakistan will bring peace. Till then we won't let any one be at peace."!