The army’s media wing said senior military commanders on Thursday expressed concern over the spread of fake news for “future political interests”, stressing that those involved in such practices must be identified and brought to justice. need to be brought to justice.
“The forum decided that Pakistan Army is committed to serve the nation. [and] The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement at the end of the 84th Formation Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ to protect the public against all external and internal threats without prejudice.
The biennial meeting was chaired by Army Chief General Asim Munir and was attended by corps commanders, principal staff officers and all formation commanders of the army.
During the conference, participants expressed concern over the “malicious propaganda” carried out as a result of the legal deployment of the Pakistan Army in Islamabad to “secure important government buildings and provide a safe environment for visiting delegations”. expressed.
“This pre-planned coordinated and premeditated propaganda reflects the continuation of a nefarious design by certain political elements as an attempt to drive a wedge between the masses. [and] Pakistan’s armed forces and institutions,” he said, adding that this failed effort fueled and encouraged by external players would never succeed.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a “do or die” protest – aimed at securing the release of party founder Imran Khan, who has been behind bars for more than a year – in Belarus. It coincided with the planned visit. President on November 25.
However, the protest ended in a hasty retreat by the PTI following a midnight government crackdown on the protesters. The party founded by Imran Khan has since claimed that at least 12 of its workers have been killed and 1,000 arrested.
Meanwhile, the government has categorically denied using live ammunition against the protesters and said four law enforcers, three Rangers personnel and a policeman were martyred during the protests.
At today’s conference, the forum stressed the need for the government to introduce stricter laws and regulations to prevent “unbridled and immoral use of freedom of expression to sow poison, lies and polarisation”. should be enforced and implemented.
The forum decided that any attempt to turn innocent people against each other and use of violence for personal gain will not be tolerated.
At the beginning of the conference, the forum began by paying tribute to the martyrs of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and citizens of Pakistan who laid down their lives for the country’s security and sovereignty. including the martyred officials during the recent violent protests in Islamabad.
The forum also condemned the ongoing human rights violations in India’s illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering political, diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiri people.
The participants were briefed on the current security environment, both external and internal, and reviewed the operational preparedness of the Pakistan Army to deal with conventional and non-conventional threats.
The forum conducted a comprehensive analysis of ongoing counter-terrorism operations and focused on operations against terrorists operating within Balochistan, including the BLA Majeed Brigade, who are working at the behest of hostile forces to destabilize Pakistan. Determined to neutralize the rebels, their facilitators and their encouragers.
The participants also expressed concern over the indiscriminate use of Afghan territory against Pakistan by terrorists, especially those belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
“It is in the interest of both neighboring Islamic countries to focus on mutually beneficial engagements,” the forum said, urging the interim Afghan government to prevent the use of its territory by terrorists. Take clear steps.
The forum also reiterated its commitment to continue to support all socio-economic and developmental efforts by the federal and provincial governments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan for the welfare of the resilient people of these provinces which are vulnerable to terrorism. They stand firm against the curse.
Underscoring the Army’s commitment to socio-economic development, the forum pledged to continue supporting government efforts in promoting economic growth, cracking down on the illegal spectrum and ending the nexus of terrorism and crime. What did
At the end of the conference, the COAS emphasized the importance of professionalism, operational readiness and unwavering dedication of the Army to ensure the security and stability of Pakistan, despite the odds and challenges.