Pakistan is invincible, says CDF Asim Munir

Won't allow anyone to compromise Pak sovereignty Says tri-services integration aligns with new realities

RAWALPINDI:

Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday reiterated that Pakistan is a peace-loving nation; however, no one will be allowed to compromise its sovereignty, territorial integrity or test its resolve.

Addressing officers of all three armed services, the CDF said, "Let all be aware that Pakistan is invincible, and it has been protected by faithful, courageous soldiers and the unwavering determination of a united nation."

The CDF reiterated the extraordinary courage and conviction displayed by the Pakistani nation, particularly the professionalism of the valiant men and women of the armed forces during Marka-e-Haq, said a news release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

He highlighted that the multi-domain operations of Marka-e-Haq have now become a textbook example and case study for future warfare.

The COAS paid deep homage to the martyrs who would always remain the pride of the nation.

Emphasizing on the necessity of a formalized arrangement for tri-services integration and synergy, he highlighted that the armed forces have to remain aligned with the new realities of warfare which are now expanding to an exhaustive array of emerging technologies in cyber space, electro-magnetic spectrum, outer-space, Information Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing.

He termed the newly instituted CDF Headquarters historic, which will afford requisite integration, coherence and coordination to meet the dynamics of future threat spectrum under a tri-services umbrella.

He encapsulated the vision for the armed forces to be a culturally futuristic, combat ready military machine that deters aggression and enjoys full confidence of the nation.

He went on to say that India should not remain under any illusion or self-deception - next time, Pakistan's response will be even swifter and more severe. A clear message has also been conveyed to the Taliban regime that they have no option but to choose between Fitna-al-Khawarij and Pakistan, he added.

The ceremony included presentation of awards to the heroes of Marka-e-Haq from Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force to recognise their acts of valour during the war.

Earlier, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was presented with Tri Services Guard of Honour at the General Headquarters (GHQ) to mark the institution of the appointment of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF).

Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu Chief of Air Staff and senior military officers of the three services attended the ceremony.