277th Corps Commanders’ Conference reviews security situation, stresses readiness
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir presided over the 277th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, where the prevailing security environment and national security situation were reviewed.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the forum offered Fateha for the martyrs of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and civil society who sacrificed their lives for the country. The participants paid tribute to their sacrifices and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a high level of operational readiness.
The forum reaffirmed Pakistan’s right to self-defence and discussed targeted action against terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. According to the ISPR statement, the military leadership held the Taliban leadership responsible for facilitating terrorism and warned of consequences linked to such activities.
The conference also appreciated intelligence-based counter-terrorism operations being conducted by law enforcement agencies. The participants stressed that security operations should be supported by non-kinetic measures, including people-centric governance at the grassroots level, public engagement, dismantling the terror-crime nexus and strengthening police capacity.
The forum emphasized the implementation of the National Action Plan and Vision Azm-e-Istehkam, while stressing the importance of internal stability. It stated that any attempt to create unrest or a situation similar to May 9 would be dealt with under the law and through decisive action.
The military leadership also welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing it as contributing to longstanding strategic and collective defence ties.
The forum expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the security and sanctity of Haramain Sharifain. It also reiterated Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir dispute and support for its resolution in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
In his concluding remarks, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended the formations for their operational preparedness and professionalism. He directed commanders to further strengthen intelligence-based operations and enhance combat capabilities through modern technology, training and multi-domain integration.
The COAS and CDF expressed confidence that the Armed Forces, with the support of the nation, remain prepared to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security.
