Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has warned that any attempt to impose war on Pakistan will be met with a decisive and unwavering response. His statement came during a Special Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where national security and regional developments were reviewed in depth.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the conference focused on the evolving security landscape, particularly the growing tension with India and its implications for regional peace and stability.
“The armed forces of Pakistan stand united with the people in the defense of the homeland,” General Munir told senior military commanders. “Any misadventure will be confronted with firm resolve.”
The forum expressed serious concern over India’s repeated provocations and deliberate attempts to destabilize the region. It reaffirmed that the aspirations and dignity of the Pakistani people would be safeguarded at all costs, and warned that India’s use of hybrid warfare and proxy tactics would fail in the face of national unity and strategic preparedness.
One of the pressing issues raised during the meeting was India’s alleged use of water as a weapon. The forum cautioned that such measures could gravely impact Pakistan’s population of 240 million and significantly escalate tensions in South Asia.
Participants also denounced India’s unprovoked military actions along the Line of Control (LoC), especially in the aftermath of the recent Pahlgam incident. The forum alleged that India was targeting innocent civilians to mask its internal political and administrative failures. “These actions only serve to inflame regional tensions,” the forum noted.
The Army Chief lauded the professional competence and operational readiness of Pakistan’s armed forces, urging continued vigilance across all fronts. He emphasized that safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity remains the top priority.
The conference also voiced concern over human rights violations and state-led repression in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. It noted that India has repeatedly fabricated crises, such as the 2019 Pulwama incident and the abrogation of Article 370, to justify unilateral changes in the region’s status.
The forum concluded that recent developments—including the Pahalgam incident—are part of a broader Indian strategy to divert Pakistan’s attention from its western borders and ongoing efforts for economic recovery. However, Pakistan, it stated, remains committed to sustainable progress and peace despite external pressures.
