Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphatically stated that Pakistan will never be coerced, and inimical designs to distract its efforts against terrorism will be comprehensively defeated. He was addressing Student Officers and faculty of Command and Staff College Quetta, during his visit to the College. Paying tribute to the Shuhada of Operation 'Bunyanum Marsoos', the Chief of Army Staff expressed solidarity with their family members.

He said under the national leadership, the people of Pakistan became a wall of steel for the defence of the motherland against Indian aggression.  The Army Chief reiterated that success of “Ma'arka-e-Haq” is a testimony to our national resolve, and complete synergy among all elements of national power.  Commenting on global and regional environment, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir shed light on the character of emerging conflict, with particular emphasis on India's increasingly dangerous propensity to use unprovoked military aggression against Pakistan. 

He reiterated the resolve to defeat any aggression and deal with threats across the entire conflict spectrum. He emphasized peaceful resolution of longstanding internationally recognized Kashmir dispute, and warned against the legally untenable 'hydro terrorism' by India.  Commenting on Indian state's role in sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan, the Army Chief highlighted the reinvigorated counter terrorism drive. He expressed confidence that Pakistan's fight against terrorism will be taken to a logical conclusion, with success in eliminating the menace in all its forms and manifestations. 

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir lauded the Command and Staff College Quetta for grooming future military leaders who uphold the highest standards of the profession.   He advised the student officers to fulfill their obligations with utmost dedication, passion and resolve.  Earlier on arrival in Quetta, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was received by Commander Quetta Corps and Commandant Command and Staff College Quetta. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)