Army and nation are one, says COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir vowed on new year’s eve on Sunday that the Pakistan Army as a national army would leave no stone unturned to contribute to the cause of national security and development.

The army chief’s message on the occasion of new year shared by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), reiterated the resolve of the Pakistan armed force of national service and protection despite all odds.

“The Pakistan army as a national army will leave no stone unturned to contribute to the cause of national security and development. We take pride in our unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan,” he said. “Pakistan army and the nation are one. No one can defeat the spirit of Pakistan.”

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The military’s media wing said a challenging yet momentous year of 2023 was over. “Pakistan armed forces wish a happy new year to the proud and honourable people of Pakistan. The year 2024 is of immense significance for Pakistan both internally and externally,” it added.

“The Pakistan armed forces reinforce the patriotic spirit of serving the motherland, a land of immeasurable bounties and countless opportunities. Undoubtedly, our great nation will rise, in line with the dreams of our forefathers and aspirations of the people of Pakistan,” it continued. “Surely a bright future for the coming generations awaits us, Insha Allah.”

In line with the directive of the prime minister, the statement said that “we stand with and pray for the resilient people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and hope that the new year will bring relief in their sufferings from tyrannical regimes”.