The military’s top brass on Tuesday expressed deep dismay over certain vested elements to prioritise creating political instability and uncertainty by scapegoating others for their failings.
The concern was expressed during the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, which was presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir.
Expresses solidarity with Kashmiris and Palestinians
According to the statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the forum amidst expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri and Palestinian people, paid tribute to the sacrifices of Shuhadas, including officers, men of the Armed Forces, and law enforcement agencies, who have laid down their lives for the peace and stability of the nation.
The army chief said that “the Palestinian people have the unequivocal diplomatic, moral and political support of the Pakistani nation and we will continue to support the principled stance of our brethren for enduring resolution of the Palestinian issue”.
Furthermore, the forum also condemned the repression of Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and denounced the human rights violations in Gaza, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering support for both causes.
The statement highlighted the military's commitment to supporting the government in combating security threats and promoting socioeconomic growth in the country.
This commitment extends to assisting in curbing all illegal activities, including smuggling, hoarding, and electricity theft, as well as ensuring the implementation of the One Document Regime and the safe repatriation of all illegal foreigners.
COAS directed commanders to continue consolidating the gains of efforts against terrorism and militancy.
Forum lauds LEAs over smooth conduct of polls
Meanwhile, participants appreciated efforts of Civil Administration, Law Enforcement Agencies, and security forces for providing all-out assistance during General Elections in light of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s guidelines for creating a safe & secure environment for the electoral process, despite overwhelming odds.
Forum noted that the Armed Forces of Pakistan at a great peril to their primary responsibility, provided a security environment for the conduct of GE-24 as per the given mandate, and had nothing to do with the electoral process.
May 9 preparators to be brought to justice
However, the forum expressed dismay that some vested small segments of polity and media especially social media have been maligning the Armed Forces of Pakistan with unsubstantiated allegations of highly deplorable interference.
"In line with the resolve of the honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, the forum committed that planners, instigators, abettors and perpetrators/ desecrators of Shuhada Monuments and attackers of military installations on 9 May, would certainly be brought to justice under the relevant provisions of the law and Constitution," the statement added.
In this regard, malicious efforts to create distortions, confusion, and disinformation are absolutely futile and only part of an organised campaign being launched for narrow political interests, to blur the abhorrent activities that took place, it further said.
The forum noted with concern organised misinformation and fake news being spread by certain nefarious elements to sow despondency and divisions within the society and urged the proud people of Pakistan to remain positive and united and wholeheartedly participate in the progress and development of the country.
The participants affirmed that Pakistan Army will continue defending and serving the nation in every possible way; in our journey towards enduring stability, prosperity and security.
