Weakening the armed forces is tantamount to weakening Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir said.

“Pakistan Army will not let its sacrifices go in vain at any cost,” he said while addressing the Azadi Parade at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul on the eve of Independence Day.

He stressed internal conflicts and chaos weakened the country and paved the way for external aggression.  

COAS Gen Munir said: “The future of Pakistan is bright. The Almighty will grant us victory soon.”

No negative force can weaken our unity, he maintained.

He added:  “The armed forces have taken an oath to defend the country internally and externally.

“Our national spirit is always strengthened in trials. The nation's unwavering trust in the Pakistan Army is the military's most valuable asset.

“Neither any negative force has ever been able to weaken this relationship of trust and love nor can it do so in future.

“Historically, we as a nation have always emerged stronger after every hardship. mutual trust between the nation and the armed forces played a key role in this regard.

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He continued: “A nefarious attempt of digital terrorism is being made. We will respond befittingly if conventional or non-conventional war is imposed upon us

“Pakistan came into being to stand out among the comity of nations. Pakistan is a fait accompli and it cannot be undone.

“The base of our national consciousness is the ideology of Pakistan, which stands on the two-nation theory.

“The Constitution of Pakistan clearly defines the freedom of expression.

“The country's people are living as a free nation owing to the martyrs' sacrifices.

“May the Almighty Allah grant us the courage and strength to defend the country and make it a successful and great example for future generations.”

The army chief said Afghanistan should not prefer Fitna al-Khawarij to its well-wisher and neighbouring state. He showed solidarity with Kashmiris and Palestinians too.

The cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy presented a spectacular demonstration of their skills in the drill parade. The army chief was the chief guest of the Azadi Parade ceremony. The cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy presented a spectacular demonstration of their skills in the drill parade.