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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
What India calls ‘terrorism' is a legal struggle for rights: field marshal
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that India's portrayal of the Kashmiri freedom movement as terrorism is misleading, describing it instead as a legitimate and lawful struggle recognised under international law. 'What India labels as terrorism is, in fact, a legitimate and lawful struggle for freedom, recognised by international law,' said Field Marshal Asim Munir. Speaking at a commissioning parade held at the Pakistan Naval Academy on Saturday, the army chief urged the nation to remember the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people resisting India's 'illegal occupation' of Jammu and Kashmir. 'At such a time, we must not forget the sacrifices of our Kashmiri brothers who are struggling against Indian occupation,' he said. He accused India of deliberately escalating regional tensions just as Pakistan nears success in its fight against terrorism. Munir reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to eliminate terrorism. 'We will take our fight against terrorism to its logical conclusion and rid the country of this menace once and for all,' he declared. Reiterating Pakistan's longstanding stance on Kashmir, the army chief said, 'Pakistan strongly supports a fair and peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue in line with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.' According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), grand commissioning parade reflecting rich naval traditions was held at the Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi, marking the commissioning of the 123rd Midshipmen and 31st Short Service Commission (SSC) Course. Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Upon his arrival at the academy, he was welcomed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. A total of 127 midshipmen were part of the commissioning term, including 19 from Bahrain, 4 from Iraq, and 2 from the State of Palestine. In addition, 23 cadets from the SSC Course were also commissioned. In his address, the chief guest congratulated the newly commissioned officers and their families. He praised the Pakistan Naval Academy for providing high-quality training not only to Pakistani cadets but also to those from allied nations. The participation of cadets from Bahrain, Iraq, Palestine, Djibouti, and Türkiye in the ceremony underscored the academy's international training standards. Highlighting the professionalism of the Pakistan Navy, he noted its critical role in securing global sea lines of communication as a key regional maritime force. He also referred to recent regional tensions, emphasizing that during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, Pakistan's armed forces responded swiftly and decisively to threats from a numerically superior adversary, demonstrating the nation's firm resolve to defend its sovereignty and integrity. Earlier, in his welcome address, Commandant of the Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore Tasawwar Iqbal, elaborated on the academic and professional development offered at the academy. He emphasized the academy's role in nurturing officers with strong faith, character, and dedication to the motherland. Later, the chief guest distributed awards among outstanding cadets: Midshipman Abdul Rehman received the Sword of Honour for overall best performance, Midshipman Shayan Hashmat was awarded the Academy Dirk, Officer Cadet Muhammad Uzair Abbas received the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gold Medal, Officer Cadet Chaudhry Muhammad Aizaz Tahir of the SSC course was given the Commandant's Gold Medal and the Proficiency Banner was awarded to the Quarterdeck Squadron. The ceremony was attended by foreign dignitaries, government officials, officers of the Pakistan Navy and other armed forces, and families of the commissioning officers.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan to nominate Trump for Peace Nobel over 'intervention' with India
US President Donald Trump ISLAMABAD: In a move likely to stir diplomatic discussion across the region, the Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan govt announced on Saturday that it will formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his diplomatic intervention during the recent India-Pakistan military crisis, reports Omer Farooq Khan. In an official statement shared on X, the Pakistan govt credited Trump's "decisive intervention" and "pivotal leadership" with helping de-escalate a rapidly intensifying standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Islamabad said it responded with a calibrated military action - Operation Bunyanum Marsoos - described as a "measured" and "precise" strike intended to restore deterrence without targeting civilian areas. Pakistan's govt claimed Trump engaged both Islamabad and New Delhi through high-level diplomacy at a moment of heightened regional volatility, securing a ceasefire that averted a wider conflagration. "President Trump demonstrated strategic foresight and statesmanship, preventing a broader conflict that could have had catastrophic consequences for the region," the statement read. The govt also praised Trump for his "sincere" willingness to assist in resolving the Kashmir dispute - an issue Pakistan maintains is central to lasting peace in South Asia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo India, however, has consistently rejected third-party involvement in Kashmir, reiterating that the issue must be resolved bilaterally under the Simla Agreement. The Pakistani statement expressed hope that Trump's "legacy of pragmatic diplomacy" would continue to play a role in addressing global flashpoints, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and rising tensions involving Iran. Trump, who is yet to respond publicly, has previously highlighted his role in managing past India-Pakistan tensions, including in 2019 following the Pulwama-Balakot incident. His earlier offer to mediate on Kashmir was firmly rebuffed by New Delhi. The Nobel Peace Prize nomination process permits formal recommendations from heads of state, national lawmakers, and certain academic and diplomatic figures. The Norwegian Nobel Committee does not comment on individual nominations. If successful, Trump would join a select group of American leaders - US Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama - who have received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Business Recorder
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan recommends US President for Nobel Peace
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan on Saturday announced its formal decision to recommend US President Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his 'decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership' during the recent four-day war between Pakistan and India. In a statement posted on X, the government highlighted Trump's pivotal role in helping to de-escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. The post carried the headline: 'Government of Pakistan Recommends President Donald J Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.' The decision from the government comes just three days after President Trump met with Chief of Army Staff and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House, signalling continued diplomatic engagement between the two nations. In the statement, the government outlined the details of the crisis, which saw India's actions described as 'unprovoked and unlawful aggression' against Pakistan. The government emphasised that this aggression violated Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, leading to a tragic loss of innocent lives, including those of women, children, and the elderly. In response to India's actions, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a measured military operation designed to protect the country's territorial integrity while avoiding civilian casualties. The operation, Pakistan stated, was carried out to assert its 'fundamental right to self-defence' and restore regional deterrence. Amidst rising tensions and the potential for further escalation, President Trump is credited with playing a key role in de-escalating the situation. According to the Government of Pakistan, Trump demonstrated 'great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship' by engaging with both Islamabad and New Delhi diplomatically, helping to secure a ceasefire that prevented the conflict from expanding into a wider and more catastrophic war between two nuclear-armed states. The statement highlighted Trump's intervention as a testament to his role as a 'genuine peacemaker,' underlining his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue. Furthermore, the Government of Pakistan expressed appreciation for Trump's 'sincere offers' to mediate the longstanding dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, a matter that has long fuelled instability in the region. 'Durable peace in South Asia will remain elusive until the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir,' the government noted, reaffirming its position on the issue. The post also recognised President Trump's diplomatic legacy, noting that his leadership during the 2025 Pakistan-India crisis exemplified a continuation of his pragmatic approach to diplomacy and peace-building efforts. Concluding the statement, the Government of Pakistan expressed hope that Trump's 'earnest efforts' would continue to contribute to regional and global stability, particularly as tensions persist in the Middle East, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing escalation surrounding Iran. NNI adds: US President Donald Trump said he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Speaking to the media in New Jersey, Trump said the Nobel Committee should award him the prize for his global peace efforts in places such as Rwanda, Congo, Serbia, and Kosovo. 'The big one is India and Pakistan — I should have gotten it four or five times,' Trump remarked. 'But they won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.'—NNI
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Pakistan to officially nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 21 (ANI): The Pakistani government has decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his 'decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership' during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, as reported by The Dawn. The conflict ended in a ceasefire after several days of cross-border shelling. In a post shared on X, the government said the international community had 'bore witness to unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression, which constituted a grave violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including women, children, and the elderly,' Dawn reported. Following the Indian aggression, Pakistan 'launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos -- a measured, resolute, and precise military response', the post read. It noted that the response was executed to exercise the country's 'fundamental right to self-defence' and 'carefully to re-establish deterrence', defending its 'territorial integrity while consciously avoiding civilian harm,' Dawn reported. The post further read that 'at a moment of heightened regional turbulence', President Trump 'demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi,' Dawn reported. It continued that the US president 'de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire and averting a broader conflict between the two nuclear states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people in the region and beyond,' as reported by Dawn. 'This intervention stands as a testament to his [Trump's] role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue,' it added. 'Durable peace in South Asia would remain elusive until the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir,' it observed, as reported by Dawn. The government noted that President Trump's leadership during the 2025 Pakistan-India crisis 'manifestly showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building'. In conclusion, the post read that Pakistan remains hopeful that Trump's 'earnest efforts' will continue to contribute towards regional and global stability, particularly in the context of ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating escalation involving Iran, as reported by Dawn. Trump has repeatedly said that the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours agreed to a ceasefire after talks mediated by the US, and that the hostilities ended after he urged the countries to focus on trade instead of war, Dawn reported. The cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was reportedly agreed upon following a call from Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. During the conversation, the Pakistani DGMO proposed an end to hostilities, which was accepted by the Indian side, leading to a cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions starting from 5:00 pm on May 10. However, Lieutenant General Ghai later disclosed that the cessation of hostilities was short-lived, as Pakistan violated the agreement with cross-border firing and drone intrusions just hours after it took effect. The conflict had initially intensified after the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). This operation was a direct response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. The Indian military's retaliatory strikes were followed by increased cross-border shelling from Pakistan and a series of counter-responses by the Indian Armed Forces. (ANI)
Times of Oman
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Pakistan to officially nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Islamabad: The Pakistani government has decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, as reported by The Dawn. The conflict ended in a ceasefire after several days of cross-border shelling. In a post shared on X, the government said the international community had "bore witness to unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression, which constituted a grave violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including women, children, and the elderly," Dawn reported. Following the Indian aggression, Pakistan "launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos -- a measured, resolute, and precise military response", the post read. It noted that the response was executed to exercise the country's "fundamental right to self-defence" and "carefully to re-establish deterrence", defending its "territorial integrity while consciously avoiding civilian harm," Dawn reported. The post further read that "at a moment of heightened regional turbulence", President Trump "demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi," Dawn reported. It continued that the US president "de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire and averting a broader conflict between the two nuclear states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people in the region and beyond," as reported by Dawn. "This intervention stands as a testament to his [Trump's] role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue," it added. "Durable peace in South Asia would remain elusive until the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir," it observed, as reported by Dawn. The government noted that President Trump's leadership during the 2025 Pakistan-India crisis "manifestly showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building". In conclusion, the post read that Pakistan remains hopeful that Trump's "earnest efforts" will continue to contribute towards regional and global stability, particularly in the context of ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating escalation involving Iran, as reported by Dawn. Trump has repeatedly said that the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours agreed to a ceasefire after talks mediated by the US, and that the hostilities ended after he urged the countries to focus on trade instead of war, Dawn reported. The cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was reportedly agreed upon following a call from Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. During the conversation, the Pakistani DGMO proposed an end to hostilities, which was accepted by the Indian side, leading to a cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions starting from 5:00 pm on May 10. However, Lieutenant General Ghai later disclosed that the cessation of hostilities was short-lived, as Pakistan violated the agreement with cross-border firing and drone intrusions just hours after it took effect. The conflict had initially intensified after the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). This operation was a direct response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national.
