Rawalpindi — The Pakistan Army has pledged a swift response to emerging threats during the 272nd Corps Commanders’ Conference held at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir chaired the session, which focused on counterterrorism, regional tensions, and operational preparedness.
The meeting began with prayers for the martyrs of recent terrorist attacks, which officials attributed to Indian-backed proxies. The COAS commended the Armed Forces for their resilience in combating foreign-sponsored terrorism and for their role in flood relief operations alongside civil institutions.
Commanders reviewed ongoing counterterrorism operations and reaffirmed the Army’s readiness to counter threats across conventional, hybrid, and asymmetric domains. They condemned the nexus between terrorism, organized crime, and political patronage, vowing it would no longer be tolerated.
The forum expressed serious concern over provocative statements from Indian leadership. Participants warned that any aggression would be met with an Army swift response, rejecting any illusion of geographic safety or strategic advantage.
Efforts to dismantle Indian-sponsored networks such as Fitna Al-Khawarij and Fitna Al-Hindustan will continue with full force. The Army remains committed to neutralizing these threats through coordinated operations across all domains.
The conference also welcomed Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements, including the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact aims to strengthen multi-domain cooperation and joint response capabilities, reinforcing regional stability.
In addition, the forum reiterated Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination under UN resolutions. It voiced solidarity with Palestine, calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid for Gaza, and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution with Al Quds Al Sharif as the capital.
In his closing remarks, the COAS directed commanders to uphold the highest standards of discipline, fitness, innovation, and responsiveness. He expressed full confidence in the Army’s ability to deliver a swift response to any threat, across the full spectrum of warfare.
