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Economic Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Pakistan will respond with 'full force' to preserve its 'national prestige': Gen Munir
Pakistan's Army chief General Asim Munir stated that the nation will retaliate strongly to safeguard its prestige. This response will occur if its sovereignty is violated. He addressed participants at the 15th National Workshop Balochistan. General Munir highlighted terrorism as a major threat. He also mentioned foreign-sponsored terrorism. Pakistan seeks regional peace but will defend its integrity with full force. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pakistan will respond with "full force" to preserve its "national prestige" and wellbeing of its people, Army chief Gen Asim Munir said Monday. General Munir made the comments during his interaction with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ, according to a statement issued by the "emphasised that Pakistan seeks peace in the region and beyond, however, if Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity is violated, Pakistan will respond with full force to preserve its national prestige and wellbeing of its people," the army army chief said that terrorism knows no religion, sect, or ethnicity, and must be confronted with unwavering national unity."Terrorist groups that perpetrate terror in the name of Baloch identity to advance their petty insidious agenda are a blemish on Baloch honour and patriotism," he said while talking about the unrest in vowed that Pakistan's armed forces and law enforcement agencies will continue to fight the menace of terrorism with the complete support of the people of Munir also underscored that foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the gravest threat to Balochistan's security and development. He warned that the nefarious designs of hostile elements, who seek to incite violence, spread fear, and destabilize the province, will not be allowed to succeed.
Business Recorder
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
COAS spells out ‘most serious threat' to security, uplift of Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Monday said that foreign-sponsored terrorism poses the gravest threat to Balochistan's security and development, warning that nefarious designs of hostile elements aiming to incite violence and destabilise the province will not be allowed to succeed. He made these remarks during his interaction with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday, said an official press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Apart from a routine reiteration of commitment to regional peace, the official statement conspicuously avoided any mention of neighbouring India – which was expected given the rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries in the aftermath of Pahalgam incident. The national workshop brought together a diverse group of parliamentarians, bureaucrats, civil society members, youth, media, and academia, with maximum participation from Balochistan. Highlighting the government's consistent focus on socioeconomic development in the province, General Munir pointed out that the scale and scope of ongoing and planned initiatives serve to counter disinformation campaigns. He noted that many development projects are already delivering tangible benefits to the people of Balochistan. Appreciating the role of civil society in fostering awareness, especially among the youth, the COAS emphasised their responsibility in driving progress and prosperity in the region. Reaffirming Pakistan's national resolve, he said terrorism does not recognise any religion, sect, or ethnicity and must be tackled with unwavering unity. 'Terrorist groups exploiting the Baloch identity to push their insidious agendas are a blemish on the honour and patriotism of the Baloch people,' he stated. The COAS reiterated Pakistan's commitment to regional peace but made it clear that any violation of the country's sovereignty would be met with full force to safeguard national prestige and public wellbeing. He further assured that Pakistan's Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, with full support of the nation, will continue their relentless fight against terrorism. The workshop concluded with a candid and engaging Q&A session between participants and senior military leadership. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Pakistan seeks peace, but is ready to fight'
COAS General Asim Munir addresses participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ, Rawalpindi, on May 5, 2025. PHOTO: ISPR Pakistan will respond with full force to safeguard its national prestige and the wellbeing of its people if its sovereignty or territorial integrity is violated, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir declared on Monday. Speaking to participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ, General Munir highlighted that foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the gravest threat to Balochistan's security and development, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. He emphasised that while Pakistan seeks peace in the region and beyond, any violation of its sovereignty or territorial integrity would be met with a decisive response. The army chief warned that the nefarious designs of hostile elements, who sought to incite violence, spread fear, and destabilise the province, would not be allowed to succeed. He stated that terrorism knew no religion, sect, or ethnicity, and must be confronted with unwavering national unity. He added that terrorist groups that perpetrate terror in the name of Baloch identity to advance their petty insidious agenda, were a blemish on Baloch honour and patriotism." "Pakistan's Armed Forces and the law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) would continue to fight the menace of terrorism with the complete support of the people of Pakistan," the ISPR press release quoted the army chief as telling the participants of the workshop. On the occasion, the army chief highlighted the government's persistent focus on improving the socioeconomic profile of Balochistan, and stated that the scale and scope of the ongoing and planned initiatives should serve to dispel the blatant disinformation in this regard. "Many development projects have already started, bearing fruit, benefiting the people of Balochistan," he said. Appreciating the role of the civil society in raising awareness among the people of Balochistan, especially the youth, he emphasised their role in enabling the progress leading to prosperity. The National Workshop Balochistan is a recurring feature since 2016. It brings together a large number of male and female parliamentarians, bureaucrats, members of civil society, youth, academia and media representatives, with maximum representation from Balochistan. The workshop, encompassing interactions, seminars, group discussions and visits to different parts of the country. It is aimed at enabling the future leadership of Balochistan in understanding vital national and provincial issues and mounting a cohesive response. The workshop concluded after an engaging and candid Q&A session. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met Gen Asim Munir at the GHQ on Monday, the ISPR said in a statement. The meeting featured constructive discussions on the geo-strategic environment, with particular focus on challenges confronted by both countries in the domain of security. The Pak-Iran border security mechanism was also reviewed as part of efforts to enhance bilateral coordination, the statement added. The COAS reaffirmed that Pakistan and Iran are brotherly neighbours, bound by deep-rooted ties of shared history, culture, and religion.
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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pak to respond with 'full force' to protect 'national prestige': Gen Munir
Pakistan will respond with "full force" to preserve its "national prestige" and wellbeing of its people, Army chief Gen Asim Munir said Monday. General Munir made the comments during his interaction with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ, according to a statement issued by the army. He "emphasised that Pakistan seeks peace in the region and beyond, however, if Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity is violated, Pakistan will respond with full force to preserve its national prestige and wellbeing of its people, the army said. The army chief said that terrorism knows no religion, sect, or ethnicity, and must be confronted with unwavering national unity. "Terrorist groups that perpetrate terror in the name of Baloch identity to advance their petty insidious agenda are a blemish on Baloch honour and patriotism, he said while talking about the unrest in Balochistan. He vowed that Pakistan's armed forces and law enforcement agencies will continue to fight the menace of terrorism with the complete support of the people of Pakistan. Gen Munir also underscored that foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the gravest threat to Balochistan's security and development. He warned that the nefarious designs of hostile elements, who seek to incite violence, spread fear, and destabilize the province, will not be allowed to succeed. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan will respond with 'full force' to preserve its 'national prestige': Gen Munir
Pakistan will respond with "full force" to preserve its "national prestige" and wellbeing of its people, Army chief Gen Asim Munir said Monday. General Munir made the comments during his interaction with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ, according to a statement issued by the army. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief and Italian FM, discusses economic issues; no mention of Pakistan He "emphasised that Pakistan seeks peace in the region and beyond, however, if Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity is violated, Pakistan will respond with full force to preserve its national prestige and wellbeing of its people," the army said. The army chief said that terrorism knows no religion, sect, or ethnicity, and must be confronted with unwavering national unity. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House Search Now Undo "Terrorist groups that perpetrate terror in the name of Baloch identity to advance their petty insidious agenda are a blemish on Baloch honour and patriotism," he said while talking about the unrest in Balochistan. He vowed that Pakistan's armed forces and law enforcement agencies will continue to fight the menace of terrorism with the complete support of the people of Pakistan. Live Events Gen Munir also underscored that foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the gravest threat to Balochistan's security and development. He warned that the nefarious designs of hostile elements, who seek to incite violence, spread fear, and destabilize the province, will not be allowed to succeed.
