General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), presided over the Special Corps Commanders Conference (CCC) held at GHQ today. During the conference, the forum was briefed about a well-coordinated arson plan that aimed to defame the military institution.
The plan involved the desecration of Shuhada pictures, monuments, the burning down of historical buildings, and vandalism of military installations. The forum strongly condemned these politically motivated and instigated incidents targeting military installations and public/private properties. The commanders expressed the anguish and sentiments of the Army’s rank and file regarding these unfortunate and unacceptable acts.
Firm Resolve to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
Based on the irrefutable evidence collected thus far, the Armed Forces are well aware of the planners, instigators, abettors, and perpetrators behind these attacks. Attempts to distort the truth in this regard are deemed futile. The forum reiterated its firm resolve to ensure that those involved in these heinous crimes are brought to justice through trials under relevant laws, including the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secret Act. Restraint will no longer be exercised against perpetrators, spoilers, and violators who attack military installations and setups under any circumstances.
Furthermore, the conference expressed concern over the externally sponsored and internally facilitated propaganda warfare aimed at targeting the Army’s leadership. Such malicious propaganda seeks to create divisions between the Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan, as well as within the rank and file of the Armed Forces. The forum vowed to defeat the vicious propaganda with the unwavering support of the people of Pakistan, who have always stood by the Armed Forces during challenging times. The strict implementation of relevant laws to penalize violators of social media rules and regulations was emphasized.
National Consensus for Political Stability and Strengthening Democracy
The conference stressed the urgent need for a national consensus among all stakeholders to address the ongoing political instability. This consensus is crucial to restore public confidence, revitalize economic activity, and strengthen the democratic process. The forum resolved to support all efforts aimed at achieving this much-needed consensus. With the full support of the people of Pakistan, the Pakistan Army is determined to defeat all nefarious designs of the enemies of the country, by the grace of Allah.