277th Corps Commanders’ Conference Held Under Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Chairmanship
Report: FT Correspondent:
RAWALPINDI — Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), presided over the 277th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Friday. The forum reviewed the prevailing security environment and reaffirmed a high state of operational readiness.
The forum offered Fateha for the Shuhada of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and civil society who laid down their lives for the country and paid rich tribute to their sacrifices.
The commanders reaffirmed Pakistan’s stated right to self-defence and targeted action against terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. The forum also attributed responsibility for the consequences of terrorism to what it described as the Taliban leadership’s facilitation of terrorism on behalf of India.
The forum appreciated sustained intelligence-based counter-terrorism operations by law enforcement agencies and stressed that kinetic efforts should be complemented by non-kinetic measures, including people-centric governance at the grassroots level, strategic engagement with the public, dismantling the terror-crime nexus and strengthening police capacity in line with the National Action Plan and Vision Azm-e-Istehkam.
The commanders underscored the importance of internal stability and resolved that any attempt to cause agitation or create a May 9-like situation, on any pretext, would be dealt with through decisive action and in accordance with the rule of law, without hesitation or discrimination.
The forum welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, noting its contribution to longstanding strategic and collective defence ties. It also condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, expressed solidarity with the Kingdom and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the security and sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain.
The forum reiterated Pakistan’s position on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and its support for resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
In his concluding remarks, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended the formations for their operational preparedness and professionalism. He directed commanders to further strengthen intelligence-based operations and enhance combat capabilities through modern technology, training and multi-domain integration.
He expressed confidence that the Armed Forces, with the support of the nation, remained fully prepared to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security.
