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Express Tribune
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
COAS emphasises need for effective civil bureaucracy in Pakistan's development
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Friday that Islamabad seeks peaceful and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and warned Kabul against permitting Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies to operate from its soil. 'We ask only one thing: do not give space to India's terrorist proxies -- Fitna al-Hind and Fitna al-Khawarij,' he stressed, addressing officers of the 52nd Common Training Program in Islamabad. He maintained that Afghanistan remains a "brotherly, neighbouring Islamic country" but it must act responsibly and curb the influence of hostile forces operating in its territory. The COAS highlighted the crucial role of a transparent and efficient civil bureaucracy in national development, stressing that its service-based structure is indispensable in the state system. He further emphasised the need for institutional cohesion and mutual understanding between civil and military leadership. The officers, during their training, had been closely associated with Pakistan Army formations in operational areas such as Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. In his address, the COAS discussed national security, internal and external challenges and the vital role of the armed forces in safeguarding regional peace and stability. He urged the officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and patriotism in their duties. He further highlighted the importance of inter-institutional cooperation and mutual respect in advancing Pakistan's strategic and developmental goals. The COAS's remarks also underscored the necessity for a capable civil bureaucracy to efficiently manage state affairs and contribute to the country's development. He further expressed his belief that such collaboration between civilian and military sectors would help strengthen Pakistan's position on the global stage. The meeting concluded with an interactive question and answer session, reflecting a spirit of shared responsibility and collective commitment to Pakistan's progress.
Business Recorder
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
COAS Asim Munir emphasizes inter-institutional unity for Pakistan's strategic progress
Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir underscored the imperative of inter-institutional cohesion, mutual respect, and unified national purpose in advancing Pakistan's strategic and developmental objectives. 'The Field Marshal engaged with the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy during a session held at the Army Auditorium,' said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release today. This interaction with the COAS formed part of a broader national initiative aimed at strengthening institutional synergy and deepening mutual understanding between Pakistan's civil and military leadership.' The Field Marshal spoke on a range of critical issues, including national security imperatives, prevailing internal and external challenges, and the pivotal role of the Pakistan Armed Forces in preserving regional peace and national stability. He further highlighted the indispensable role of a capable, transparent, and service-driven civil bureaucracy within the architecture of state governance. The ISPR said that the COAS urged the young officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and patriotic commitment in the fulfillment of their responsibilities to the nation. 'The CTP participants expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the senior military leadership and gain first-hand insight into the Pakistan Army Leadership's strategic vision, operational readiness, and its multifaceted contributions to national resilience and development.'
