Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to protect every inch of its territory, warning India that conflict has no place in a nuclear-armed region.
Speaking at the passing-out parade of the 152nd PMA Long Course, 26th Lady Cadet Course, and 37th Technical Graduate Course at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, he urged India to resolve core disputes in line with international principles.
“We will not be intimidated or pressured by rhetoric. Any act of provocation, however small, will invite a firm and decisive response,” he declared.
The army chief praised the spirit and professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces, saying that their recent achievements in Marka-i-Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos had strengthened public trust and demonstrated their ability to neutralise threats with remarkable precision and courage.
Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan had proven its military and technological competence by downing advanced Rafale jets, targeting multiple enemy bases including S-400 systems, and displaying expertise in multi-domain warfare.
He criticised India’s tendency to politicise terrorism, noting that its refusal to allow impartial investigations and reliance on fabricated evidence exposed the ruling establishment’s political motives.
He highlighted that people from all walks of life — irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, or belief — stood united like a wall of steel, expressing renewed national pride and patriotism.
Since independence, he said, Pakistan’s armed forces, with the people’s unwavering support, had defended the nation’s frontiers with pride and determination.
Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan’s latest success had revived the spirit of earlier victories, as the country once again triumphed against an enemy blinded by arrogance and obsessed with hegemonic ambitions. He noted that Pakistan’s legitimate and decisive victory against a numerically larger foe earned deep respect both at home and abroad.
He urged India to address unresolved issues through equality and mutual respect, warning that responsibility for any escalation — with potentially dire regional and global consequences — would rest entirely on New Delhi.
Paying tribute to the martyrs of Pakistan, including soldiers, airmen, sailors, women, children, and elders who sacrificed their lives for the country, he called on the new cadets to uphold their memory through dedicated service.
Field Marshal Munir observed that violence was increasingly being used as a tool for political ends globally, yet Pakistan had emerged as a stabilising force in the region.
He said Pakistan’s relations with major powers and Muslim nations had deepened and that the country continued to play an important role in promoting peace and stability, including active participation in UN peacekeeping missions.
COAS Asim Munir reaffirmed that Pakistan’s defence strategy is built on credible deterrence and constant preparedness, covering all domains.
The professional excellence of the armed forces in conventional warfare, he added, ensures that any future aggression will be met with far greater strength than the enemy anticipates.
Reiterating Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people, the COAS questioned how long they would be denied their right to self-determination.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s political, diplomatic, and moral support for their legitimate struggle in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.
Turning to Afghanistan, Field Marshal Munir urged the Taliban government to act against militant proxies operating from Afghan soil, warning that any proxy war waged against Pakistan “will be reduced to dust.”
He said the recent strategic mutual defence agreement with Saudi Arabia would enhance peace and stability across the Middle East and South Asia, describing it as a unique honour for Pakistan and its armed forces to serve in defence of the Two Holy Mosques.
The army chief added that Pakistan had also facilitated peaceful dialogue with Iran, while ties with other Muslim countries were steadily improving.
Expressing pride in Pakistan’s historic and strategic partnership with China, the army chief also welcomed the strengthening of relations with the United States, praising President Trump’s leadership and personal role in peace efforts in conflict regions.
Discussing the situation in Palestine, he said that the world had finally recognised Israel’s large-scale aggression and the suffering of the Palestinian people. Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, he said, had contributed to recent moves toward a ceasefire in Gaza, which he hoped would lead to humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and eventual peace.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state.
At the start of his speech, the COAS congratulated the “immaculately turned-out” cadets for their professionalism and discipline and extended his greetings to those from friendly nations — including Malaysia, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Yemen, Mali, Maldives, and Nigeria — for completing their training at the prestigious academy.
He said it was an honour to review the parade, which also included cadets from Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Mali, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Nigeria. Earlier, he inspected the parade and distributed awards to distinguished graduates.
The Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Ahmed Mujtaba Arif Raja of the 152nd PMA Long Course, while the President’s Gold Medal went to Battalion Senior Under Officer Zohair Hussain of the same course.
The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal was presented to Friendly Country Company Junior Under Officer Tekraj, and the COAS Marksman Medal to Gentleman Cadet Syed Hashir Hassan of the 152nd PMA Long Course.
The COAS Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Shaheer Ali of the 37th Technical Graduate Course, while the Commandant’s Overseas Medal went to Course Sports Sergeant Most Jannatul Mawa of the 26th Lady Cadet Course.
The Commandant’s Canes were conferred on Course Under Officer Sayed Abdul Hadi of the 71st Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Hadia Fayyaz of the 26th Lady Cadet Course.