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Express Tribune
12 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.
Business Recorder
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
India biggest sponsor of terrorism in region: COAS
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), engaged with the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy during a session held at the Army Auditorium. The probationary officers of the Civil Services Academy remained attached with the formations of Pakistan Army at peace time locations and operational areas of Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to ISPR, these officers gained rich experience of the three services during various interactions and visits. This interaction with the COAS formed part of a broader national initiative aimed at strengthening institutional synergy and deepening mutual understanding between Pakistan's civil and military leadership. In his address, the Field Marshal spoke on a range of critical issues, including national security imperatives, prevailing internal and external challenges, and the pivotal role of the Pakistan Armed Forces in preserving regional peace and national stability. He underscored the imperative of inter-institutional cohesion, mutual respect, and unified national purpose in advancing Pakistan's strategic and developmental objectives. The COAS further highlighted the indispensable role of a capable, transparent, and service-driven civil bureaucracy within the architecture of state governance. He urged the young officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and patriotic commitment in the fulfilment of their responsibilities to the nation. The CTP participants expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the senior military leadership and gain first-hand insight into the Pakistan Army leadership's strategic vision, operational readiness, and its multifaceted contributions to national resilience and development. The visit concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, reflecting a spirit of constructive dialogue, shared responsibility, and collective dedication to Pakistan's enduring progress. NNI adds: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff, has declared that India is the biggest sponsor of terrorism in the region, and Pakistan has never accepted Delhi's hegemony and will never do so in future. Field Marshal Asim Munir said during Mark-e-Haq all state institutions demonstrated exemplary coordination. 'Mutual respect and harmony among institutions are indispensable for the country's stability. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- 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.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
COAS emphasises need for effective civil bureaucracy in Pakistan's development
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Friday that Islamabad seeks peaceful and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and warned Kabul against permitting Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies to operate from its soil. 'We ask only one thing: do not give space to India's terrorist proxies -- Fitna al-Hind and Fitna al-Khawarij,' he stressed, addressing officers of the 52nd Common Training Program in Islamabad. He maintained that Afghanistan remains a "brotherly, neighbouring Islamic country" but it must act responsibly and curb the influence of hostile forces operating in its territory. The COAS highlighted the crucial role of a transparent and efficient civil bureaucracy in national development, stressing that its service-based structure is indispensable in the state system. He further emphasised the need for institutional cohesion and mutual understanding between civil and military leadership. The officers, during their training, had been closely associated with Pakistan Army formations in operational areas such as Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. In his address, the COAS 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 further highlighted the importance of inter-institutional cooperation and mutual respect in advancing Pakistan's strategic and developmental goals. The COAS's remarks also underscored the necessity for a capable civil bureaucracy to efficiently manage state affairs and contribute to the country's development. He further expressed his belief that such collaboration between civilian and military sectors would help strengthen Pakistan's position on the global stage. The meeting concluded with an interactive question and answer session, reflecting a spirit of shared responsibility and collective commitment to Pakistan's progress.
Arab News
a day ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan army chief urges civil servants to uphold integrity in state governance structure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has urged young civil servants of the country to uphold integrity in the state governance structure to achieve national security imperatives and overcome internal and external challenges, the Pakistani military said on Friday. The statement came after the army chief's meeting with probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of Pakistan's Civil Services Academy at the Army Auditorium in Rawalpindi, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing. These probationary officers remained attached with the formations of Pakistan Army at peace time locations and operational areas of Azad Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, and gained 'rich experience' of the three services during various interactions and visits. In his address, the field marshal spoke on a range of critical issues, including national security as well as internal and external challenges, and the pivotal role of the Pakistani armed forces in preserving regional peace and national stability. 'The Chief of Army Staff further highlighted the indispensable role of a capable, transparent, and service-driven civil bureaucracy within the architecture of state governance,' the ISPR said in a statement. 'He urged the young officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and patriotic commitment in the fulfillment of their responsibilities to the nation.' The development comes a week after Pakistan's defense minister Khawaja Asif described the country's governance as a 'hybrid model' in which military and civilian leaders share power — an open secret in political circles but a rare public admission by a serving official that took on added significance amid the army chief's solo visit to the United States this month and an unprecedented meeting with President Donald Trump. Asif acknowledged the military's prestige had 'skyrocketed' after Pakistan's four-day conflict with India last month, calling it a 'blessing in disguise,' but rejected that this would erode democratic authority or give the army unchecked control. 'No, it doesn't worry me,' he told Arab News, when asked if Pakistan's history of direct and indirect military rule made him uneasy about the army's stronger image. 'This is a hybrid model. It's not an ideal democratic government … So, this arrangement, the hybrid arrangement, I think [it] is doing wonders,' Asif said, adding that the system was a practical necessity until Pakistan was 'out of the woods as far as economic and governance problems are concerned.' The defense chief argued the long-running political instability and behind-the-scenes military influence in earlier decades had slowed democratic development, but the current arrangement had improved coordination. Pakistan's military has played a central role in national affairs since independence in 1947, including periods of direct rule after coups in 1958, 1977 and 1999, when General Pervez Musharraf toppled then-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the elder brother of current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Musharraf ruled until 2008 when elections restored civilian governance. Even under elected governments, however, the army is widely considered the invisible guiding hand in politics and in shaping foreign policy, security strategy, and often key aspects of governance. The ISPR said the army chief's interaction with the young civil servants was part of a 'broader national initiative aimed at strengthening institutional synergy and deepening mutual understanding' between Pakistan's civil and military leadership, according to the ISPR. 'He (Field Marshal Munir) underscored the imperative of inter-institutional cohesion, mutual respect, and unified national purpose in advancing Pakistan's strategic and developmental objectives,' it said. The CTP participants appreciated the opportunity to gain insight into the Pakistan Army leadership's strategic vision, operational readiness and its multifaceted contributions to national resilience and development, the ISPR added.
