COAS blames ‘soft state’ approach for loss of lives, calls for hardening of stance
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Army Chief General Asim Munir addressing the ceremony held to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of China army at GHQ in Rawalpindi in this still taken from a video on August 2, 2023. — ISPR
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Tuesday organized the view of Pakistan’s “soft state” responsible for the loss of innocent lives among the rising terrorism across the country, demanding better governance and strict stance.
“For what days do we [armed forces] Addressing a high level meeting in the camera of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, the Army Chief will fill the difference between the blood of our martyrs, in which the major parties of the opposition, including the Pakistan Tehreek-Annef (PTI), left it.
The camera session came out against the growing terrorist background in Pakistan, which included a major terrorist attack on a passenger train in the Mashkaf area of Bolan district of Balochistan.
Dozens of militants belonging to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) blew up the railway track and attacked the Jaffar Express on Tuesday, in which more than 440 passengers were taken – who were taken hostage.
After a complex clearance operation, security forces neutralized 33 attackers and rescued hostage passengers.
In addition to five operational casualties, more than 26 passengers were martyred by the terrorists, of which 18 were security personnel belonging to the Pakistan Army and the Frontier Corps (FC), three were officials of Pakistan Railways and other departments, and five were civilians.
The high -level meeting was attended by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Kos Munir, Director General Inter Services Intelligence (DGISI) Lieutenant General Asim Malik, chief ministers of the four provinces, and other senior officials.
However, several prominent figures, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, NA Opposition Leader Omar Ayub and members of Pakistan Tehreek -e -Justice (PTI), left the high level to the highest level.
Addressing an important meeting, Coas Munir emphasized that there is no agenda, movement, or individual than national security. He added, “If this country exists, we do the same, so, for us, there is nothing more important than its security.”
He emphasized, “All elements of national power should work together in order to achieve lasting stability,” he declared that it was a fight for the survival of the nation and the future of the coming generations.
He emphasized, “We should take a united story beyond our political and personal interests to protect Pakistan.”
“Those who believe that they can weaken Pakistan through these terrorists – this day sends them a clear message,” he added: “Today is a message that we will not only defeat them. [terrorists] But their facilitators too. “
‘Agreed Political will’
NA Security strongly condemned the recent incidents of terrorism in KP and Balochistan and read the statement issued at the end of the important meeting, expressing solidarity with the affected families. The Hadle emphasized the need for a consensus and unanimous political commitment to deal with terrorism.
Appreciating the bravery and professionalism of the security forces, the meeting reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to end terrorism in all its forms and explanations.
The committee called for a strategic and solid political commitment to counter the threat of terrorism with full force of the state.
The statement added, “The committee called for a strategic and united political commitment to counter the threat of terrorism with full force of the state.”
In addition, the meeting emphasized the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) and the strategy of Operation AZM-Assocation to eliminate terrorist networks, counter their logistics support, and eliminate the alliance between terrorism and crime.
The participants of the meeting expressed concern over the use of social media platforms by terrorist groups to spread propaganda against the state and recruit followers.
He called for a method to deal with terrorist digital networks.
He added, “Reaffirming his irresponsible support for Pakistan’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies, the committee acknowledged their sacrifices and commitment to national defense.”
Read this statement, the entire nation stands from shoulder with the armed forces, police, Frontier Constabulary (FC) and intelligence agencies in the fight against terrorism.
The meeting confirmed the commitment that no institution, individual or group working with the enemy forces would be allowed to damage the peace and stability of the country.
