Military won't let any group or force destabilise Pakistan: COAS

Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the Pakistan Army has offered countless sacrifices to get the country rid of the terrorism during the past two decades. He also made it crystal clear that the armed forces with the support of the citizens will never allow any country, group or force to politically or economically destabilize Pakistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Addressing the passing-out parade of the 146th Long Course at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul on Saturday, General Bajwa said Pakistan is a peaceful country and wants peace and stability in the region.

“Pakistan wants good and peaceful relations with its neighbours but our desire for peace must not be taken as our weakness. We want resolution of all issues through peaceful talks,” he said and added “Pakistan’s frontiers are in safe hands and we will not let any weaken our country.”

The Army Chief asked the cadets not to pay attention to fake news and its propaganda.

The Army Chief also urged the cadets not to lay focus on fake news and political debates; however "We always have to respect the democratic institutions."

General Bajwa made it crystal clear that the armed forces with the support of the citizens will never allow any country, group (jetha) or force to politically or economically destabilize Pakistan.

The Army Chief said Pakistan is a peace-loving country. He said Pakistan in its quest for peace has extended sincere and all-out efforts to evolve good neighbourly relations with all neighbours and regional countries.

General Bajwa said “We are trying our best to break the political logjam which has denied the countries of South Asia to move forward and resolve all regional and bilateral issues in a peaceful and dignified manner.”

The Army Chief stressed that people of South Asia also deserve prosperity and better living conditions. “This can only happen with sustained economic growth, development and above all lasting peace. Therefore, we must try hard to keep flames of war away from the region,” he added.

The COAS said “We must give peace a chance by developing a mechanism to resolve all bilateral issues peacefully. We should collectively fight hunger, poverty, illiteracy, population explosion, climate change and disease.

General Bajwa, however, said Pakistan's desire for peace should not be construed as its weakness. He said no one should make any mistake about our collective resolve to defend our core interests and every inch of motherland, reminding that they have paid both in blood and kind to safeguard the country's sovereignty and integrity.

The Army Chief said Pakistan Army with the full support and confidence of the nation turned the tide against terrorism in the last two decades and ensured that organized terrorism is decisively rooted out from Pakistan. “This is indeed a unique accomplishment that not many countries or armies can claim,” he added.

Commending on the exemplary show of discipline and professionalism by the cadets, the Army Chief expressed the confidence that the prestige, security and safety of our country is in safe hands.

General Bajwa advised the cadets to always remain focused on their job and never get distracted by fake news and political wrangling in the country.

He also advised them to respect the democratic institutions and be always ready to defend the territorial integrity, sovereignty and constitution of Pakistan more than their lives.

KEY AREAS 

▪️Pakistan Army, with full support and confidence of the nation has successfully turned the tide against the menace of terrorism in the last two decades and has ensured that organized terrorism is decisively rooted out from Pakistan. This is indeed a unique accomplishment that not many countries or armies can claim.

▪️You must also understand that persona of a just and impartial commander, who exhibits merit in dispensation of reward and punishment, is the one who will earn unconditional loyalty and obedience of his under command.

▪️As a leader, you need to have courage and ability to take difficult decisions and then accept full responsibility. Correct decision-making requires competence and confidence.

▪️The contagious energy that you would instill in your men, when you lead them by example and not merely by words.

▪️The safety, honor and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honor, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next. Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time”.

▪️Must remind you that we have paid both in blood and kind to safeguard our sovereignty and integrity; thousands of valiant sons have sacrificed their lives to enable us reach the place where we stand today.

▪️You have chosen to serve and protect your motherland which demands the highest levels of dedication, sense of purpose and sacrifice. This pledge must never be undermined as you have been amply equipped and prepared to diligently overpower future challenges and emerge victorious.

▪️Finally, always remain alert and prepared to respond to and defeat all intrigues and conspiracies, hatched against our country with iron fist. The message is clear: The Armed Forces with the support of our citizens will never allow any country, group or force to politically or economically destabilize Pakistan.

146th passing-out parade

Passing out parade held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, Abbottabad. Passed out cadets were of 146th PMA Long Course, 34th Technical Graduate Course, 65th Integrated Course, 20th Lady Cadet Course and 5th Basic Military Training Course.

Cadets from Palestine, Maldives, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Iraq were also among the passed-out courses. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the chief guest on the occasion.

The COAS reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets. The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Daood Khan of 146th PMA Long Course.

The President’s Gold Medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Shoaib Akmal of 146th PMA Long Course, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal to Company Senior Under Officer Jaggat Paudal of 146th PMA Long Course from Nepal, Chief of Army Staff Cane to Course Under Officer Mudassir Amin of 34th Technical Graduate Course and Commandant Cane awarded to Course Under Officer Haider Ijaz of 65th Integrated Course, Course Under Officer Zunaira Shafqat of 20th  Lady Cadet Course and Course Junior Under Officer Hira Irfan of 5th Basic Military Training Course.