Pakistan Army vows to thwart foreign-backed destabilisation efforts in Balochistan

The Pakistan Army has reaffirmed its commitment to thwart foreign-backed efforts to destabilise Balochistan, vowing to decisively defeat nefarious designs of hostile elements, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.

The resolve was expressed during the 268th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ).

“No one will be allowed to disrupt peace in Balochistan and nefarious designs of foreign-sponsored proxies including social disruptive elements and their so-called political supporters advancing their narrow political interests at the cost of stability and prosperity of Balochistan will be decisively thwarted with the unwavering support of the people of Balochistan, InshaAllah,” the forum reaffirmed.

“The real face of all foreign and domestic elements, the nexus between them and their endeavours to induce chaos and thrive on it stand fully exposed and will be dealt without impunity“.

The Corps Commanders’ Conference received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, emerging national security challenges, and Pakistan’s strategic response to evolving threats.

Undertaking a meticulous assessment of regional and internal security dynamics, according to the ISPR, the Pakistan Army’s top brass reaffirmed its resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations regardless of the cost. It reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to bringing the full force of the state against facilitators and abettors acting on the behest of hostile elements seeking to destabilize the country.

Vision Azm-e-Istehkam

The Pakistan Army agreed that the state apparatus and institutions will resolutely implement the law within the confines of the Constitution and no leniency and infirmity will be shown. “Emphasising the swift and effective implementation of Vision Azm-e-Istehkam under the ambit of National Action Plan (NAP), the forum also underscored the imperative of a whole-of-the nation approach,” the ISPR added.

General Syed Asim Munir lauded the initiation of District Coordination Committees across Pakistan and stressed the necessity of sustained, coordinated efforts in alignment with governmental directives to expedite the implementation of NAP, ensuring seamless inter-institutional collaboration.

The army chief reiterated that Pakistan Army will extend full support to the government and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in enforcing stringent legal measures against illicit economic activities, which are intrinsically linked to the financing of terrorism. “There is no space for terrorists and their facilitators in Pakistan”.

Human rights violations in IIOJK

Expressing deep concern over the persistent and egregious human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the Indian Army’s unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), the forum underscored Pakistan’s deep and unwavering support to the just cause of the people of IIOJK and the need of sustained diplomatic engagement to highlight ongoing human rights abuses and violations on the global stage.

The Corps Commanders’ Conference expressed complete solidarity with the people of Palestine and condemned serious human rights violations and war crimes being perpetrated in Gaza. The forum also reiterated unequivocal diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of Palestine.

In the end, the army chief directed field commanders to uphold the highest standards of operational readiness and professional excellence, ensuring rigorous training to maintain peak combat preparedness.