COAS underscores need for peaceful resolution to Kashmir dispute
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir, marking September 6, Defence Day, as a significant day in Pakistan’s national and military history, emphasized that no force can weaken Pakistan’s resolve for peace and security.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Gen Syed Asim Munir in his special message on Defence Day highlighted that on this day, the Army, Navy, and Air Force, in unison with the nation, thwarted the plans of a larger enemy.
He underscored the need for a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir dispute, linking regional peace to this matter. The aspirations of the Kashmiri people and adherence to UN resolutions are vital. Despite Indian aggression and human rights violations, the resilience of the Kashmiri people was praised.
Praising the extraordinary national unity and solidarity displayed on September 6, he said it is a source of pride for both the armed forces and the nation, continuing to inspire the Pakistan Armed Forces as they protect the country’s borders.
The army chief lauded the courage and professionalism shown by the military during the September conflict, calling it a golden chapter in history that serves as an inspiration for future generations.
Paying tribute to the martyrs, Gen Munir quoted a verse from the Holy Quran’s Surah Al-Baqarah (2:154), which honors those who die in the way of Allah. He saluted the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation and reiterated the army’s commitment to honor and protect the martyrs and their families.
Gen Munir stressed that the army’s core values of faith, piety, and jihad in the way of Allah are its greatest strengths against adversaries. He affirmed that every officer and soldier is dedicated to safeguarding Pakistan, carrying forward the spirit of the 1965 war.
He also praised the military’s success in combating terrorism, noting that no other nation’s military had achieved comparable success.
