India escalates proxy war after defeat in Marka-e-Haq: Field Marshal Munir
Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that India escalated its proxy war against Pakistan following its defeat in Marka-e-Haq — the 19-day military conflict with New Delhi spanning April 22 to May 10, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
According to Kashmir Media Service, interacting with participants of the 16th National Workshop in Balochistan, the military’s media wing added, the chief of army staff (COAS) vehemently condemned India’s blatant sponsorship of terror proxies, characterising them as a failed attempt to target the deep-rooted patriotism of the people of Balochistan.
Noting that India had escalated its proxy war to advance nefarious designs i.e., Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan — pawns of hybrid war against Pakistan — Field Marshal Munir said that “these proxies will face a similar fate and humiliation as faced in Marka-e-Haq”.
Addressing a diverse group of stakeholders including parliamentarians, representatives of civil society, civil servants, academicians, media personnel and youth, the army chief emphasised that terrorists knew no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity, necessitating a unified national response, stressing the imperative of collective resolve in confronting this menace.
Reaffirming Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to uproot the menace of terrorism and the inevitability of socio-economic uplift of Balochistan for national cohesion and integration, the COAS reiterated the country’s commitment to regional peace and underscored the nation’s preparedness to respond decisively to any external or internal threats, protecting national prestige and ensuring the well-being of its citizens.
Furthermore, he also highlighted the pivotal role of development initiatives in Balochistan, advocating for enhanced inter-agency cooperation and a cohesive national approach to propel provincial progress and national advancement.
