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Express Tribune
11 hours ago
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- Express Tribune
COAS asks Kabul to curb Indian proxies on its soil
Listen to article Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Friday that Islamabad sought peaceful and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and warned Kabul against permitting Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies to operate from its soil. Addressing officers of the 52nd Common Training Programme in Islamabad, Field Marshal Asim maintained that Afghanistan was a neighbouring Islamic country but it must act responsibly and curb the influence of hostile forces operating in its territory. "We ask only one thing: do not give space to India's terrorist proxies – Fitna al-Hind and Fitna al-Khawarij," he said. Afghanistan remains a "brotherly, neighbouring Islamic country" but it must act responsibly and curb the influence of hostile forces operating in its territory, he added. He highlighted the crucial role of a transparent and efficient civil bureaucracy in national development, stressing that its service-based structure was indispensable in the state system. He emphasised the need for institutional cohesion and mutual understanding between civil and military leadership. In his address, the army chief discussed national security, internal and external challenges and the vital role of the armed forces in safeguarding regional peace and stability. He urged the officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and patriotism in their duties. He also highlighted the importance of inter-institutional cooperation and mutual respect in advancing Pakistan's strategic and developmental goals. He expressed his belief that such collaboration between civilian and military sectors would help strengthen Pakistan's position on the global stage. The COAS's remarks underscored the necessity for a capable civil bureaucracy to efficiently manage state affairs and contribute to the country's development. The meeting concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, reflecting a spirit of shared responsibility and collective commitment to Pakistan's progress.
India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Pakistan's radical army chief Asim Munir makes BIG claim against India after humiliating defeat in Operation Sindoor, says New Delhi is region's biggest…
Asim Munir (File) Operation Sindoor: Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir does not seem to have learnt any lessons from the humiliating defeat his forces sustained at the hands of their Indian counterparts during last month's Operation Sindoor. The radical army officer is back to his old ways of spewing venom against India, ironically calling New Delhi as the 'biggest sponsor of terrorism' in the region, without presenting any shred of evidence for his accusation. India 'biggest sponsor of terrorism', claims Munir Addressing Pakistan Army officers of the 52nd Common Training Programme on Friday, Asim Munir accused India of being the biggest terror sponsor in the subcontinent, and urged other countries, particularly Afghanistan, to be wary of New Delhi's alleged 'proxy' network, which he claimed is being used to carry out terror attacks in Pakistan and other nations. 'Pakistan wants friendly relations with Afghanistan, a brotherly Islamic country, but expects Kabul not to give space to India-sponsored terrorist groups, Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij. India is the biggest sponsor of terrorism in the region,' Munir claimed, adding that Pakistan will never accept Indian hegemony. 'We have never bowed down before India and won't in the future' he asserted. Terrorism India's 'internal issue' Talking about terror incidents in India, Asim Munir said it was an internal issue of New Delhi, which he alleged stems from purported discrimination and violence against minorities, especially Indian Muslims. Munir claimed the terror attacks in India have nothing to do with Pakistan. Notably, this allegation coming from a Pakistan army chief is quite ironic, as his country has a notorious track record as far as treatment of minority groups is concerned. Pakistan's minority population is dwindling at a rapid pace since the country's formation, while the same is flourishing in India, with their numbers increasing rapidly. Additionally, Pakistan was carved out on the basis of religion, where Muslims enjoys privileges, while minorities like Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and even other smaller Islamic sects like Shias and Ahmadis, are treated as second-class citizens. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Army chief also addressed Islamabad's defence preparedness, asserting that the country and armed forces are fully prepared to meet the requirements of modern warfare. The Field Marshal also stressed on the importance of unity among all state institutions, stating that the administration and civil bureaucracy are the foundation of harmony and their responsibilities are crucial. Operation Sindoor Last month, on May 7, Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a series of deadly, precision strikes on terror infrastructures deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), to avenge the heinous Pahalgam terror attack in which terrorists gunned down 26 civilians, mostly Indian Hindu tourists in Kashmir valley on April 22, 2025. The Indian attack sparked a series of strikes and counter-strikes from India and Pakistan as both sides fired missiles and attack drones at each other's territories for nearly 100 hours before a ceasefire agreement was reached.
