Corps Commanders’ Conference concerned at criticism of 'Azm-e-Istehkam'

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir presided over the 265th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at GHQ, ISPR said on Friday 

The forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of martyrs, the military media wing said, adding that it undertook a comprehensive review of the internal and external security situation of the country.

It deliberated upon various aspects of Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, which is aimed at harnessing the national counter-terrorism efforts in a synchronised manner to dismantle the nexus of terrorism and illegal spectrum in the country for enduring stability and economic prosperity.

The moot showed concerns about the unwarranted criticism by some quarters and deliberate misrepresentation of the vision, only for furthering their vested interests, the ISPR said, adding the forum also deliberated upon the regional security situation, especially Afghanistan and reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and security.

It expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir and Palestine. The forum condemned serious human rights violations, war crimes and genocide being perpetrated in Kashmir and Gaza.

The forum affirmed that military leadership is aware of the full spectrum of the challenges and resolved to shoulder its constitutionally mandated responsibilities with the support of the resilient people of Pakistan.

The forum underscored that the onslaught of politically motivated digital terrorism, unleashed by conspirators, duly abetted by their foreign cohorts against state institutions is meant to induce despondency in the nation and sow discord through the peddling of blatant lies, fake news and propaganda.

However, it stressed the Armed Forces along with the nation are fully aware of all such machinations and stand united and committed to defeating the notorious designs of the enemies of Pakistan.

The conference reiterated the resolve to continue supporting the ongoing efforts in uplifting socioeconomic growth and wholeheartedly assisting the government in curbing all illegal activities.

Expressing full satisfaction on the army's commitment to national security, the COAS stressed maintaining high standards of professionalism and operational preparedness.

The army has always been fully prepared to thwart all internal and external challenges and play its due role in the stability and prosperity of Pakistan, regardless of the challenges posed, he maintained.