Army top brass vows 'full force' against terrorism

CCC backs swift action under Vision Azm-e-Istehkam

RAWALPINDI:

The military on Friday reiterated Pakistan's "unwavering commitment to bringing the full force of the state" against facilitators and abettors acting at the behest of hostile elements to destabilise the country, emphasising a swift and effective implementation of Vision Azm-e-Istehkam.

The Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC), a top-level forum of the military, underscored the imperative of a whole-of-the nation approach in the fight against terrorism, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated in a statement.

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir chaired the 268th CCC at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The forum received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, emerging national security challenges, and Pakistan's strategic response to evolving threats, the ISPR said.

The ISPR, the media wing of the military, stated that after undertaking a meticulous assessment of the regional and the internal security dynamics, the forum reaffirmed its resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of the cost.

The statement added that the forum reiterated Pakistan's unwavering commitment to bringing the full force of the state against facilitators and abettors acting at the behest of hostile elements, seeking to destabilise the country.

"The forum reaffirmed that no one will be allowed to disrupt peace in Balochistan and nefarious designs of foreign-sponsored proxies including social disruptive elements and their so-called political supporters advancing their narrow political interests at the cost of stability and prosperity of Balochistan will be decisively thwarted with the unwavering support of the people of Balochistan, InshaAllah," it said.

"The real face of all foreign and domestic elements, the nexus between them and their endeavours to induce chaos and thrive on it stand fully exposed and will be dealt without impunity. Emphasizing the swift and effective implementation of Vision Azm-e-Istehkam under the ambit of National Action Plan (NAP), the forum underscored the imperative of a whole-of-the nation approach."

The ISPR said that the forum underscored that the state apparatus and institutions would resolutely implement the law within the confines of the Constitution and no leniency and infirmity would be shown.

On the occasion, Gen Asim lauded the initiation of District Coordination Committees across Pakistan and stressed the necessity of sustained, coordinated efforts in alignment with governmental directives to expedite the implementation of NAP, ensuring seamless inter-institutional collaboration.

"Pakistan Army will extend full support to the government and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in enforcing stringent legal measures against illicit economic activities, which are intrinsically linked to the financing of terrorism. There is no space for terrorists and their facilitators in Pakistan," he told the CCC.

The forum expressed deep concern over the persistent and egregious human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the Indian army's unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC).

The forum underscored "Pakistan's deep and unwavering support to the just cause of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the need of sustained diplomatic engagement to highlight ongoing human rights abuses and violations on the global stage."

The forum expressed complete solidarity with the people of Palestine and condemned serious human rights violations and war crimes being perpetrated in Gaza. The forum also reiterated unequivocal diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of Palestine.

Earlier, the forum offered Fatiha and paid profound tribute to the supreme sacrifices of the Shuhada of the armed forces, law-enforcement agencies and the citizens, who laid down their lives for peace and stability in the country.

The chief of army staff directed the field commanders to uphold the highest standards of operational readiness and professional excellence, ensuring rigorous training to maintain peak combat preparedness, the ISPR stated.