Rawalpindi (Web Desk): On the solemn occasion of the 6th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and the services chiefs paid a glowing tribute to the unwavering courage, professionalism and sacrifices of the country’s armed forces.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s leadership reiterated its steadfast commitment to ensuring Pakistan’s national security and stability while continuing efforts to foster regional peace.
"With unwavering resolve, Pakistan’s armed forces stand ready to defend the motherland while actively contributing to regional and global peace initiatives, in line with Pakistan’s enduring pursuit of stability and harmony," the statement said.
It added that the military's top brass also reaffirmed that the country's armed forces remain ever vigilant and fully prepared to counter any threat to the nation, upholding the trust and confidence reposed in them by the people of Pakistan.
Launched on 27 February 2019, Operation Swift Retort was a resolute and measured response to India’s unwarranted aggression, reaffirming Pakistan’s unyielding commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The operation not only demonstrated the operational excellence and preparedness of Pakistan’s Armed Forces but also underscored their ability to effectively deter aggression and immediately re-establishing deterrence while maintaining complete operational dominance throughout the engagement,” the ISPR said.