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Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ATC issues PTI leaders' warrants in GHQ case
Rawalpindi's Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Syed Amjad Ali Shah on Friday issued arrest warrants for 34 absconding accused, including PTI leaders Shehryar Afridi, Kanwal Shauzab, Musarrat Jamshed Cheema and Umar Tanveer Butt in connection with the GHQ attack case. The court ordered the police to arrest the accused and present them in court by May 29. On Friday, PTI founder Imran Khan's lawyer, Advocate Malik Faisal, completed arguments on a constitutional plea seeking a joint trial, while the prosecution will argue on May 29. Faisal argued that all May 9 cases are of a similar nature, involve identical charges, and pertain to the same day, therefore they should be heard and tried together. The court during its proceedings at Adiala Jail today (Saturday) will distribute copies of charge sheets in eleven May 9 cases, including the GHQ Gate No 4 attack, attack on a sensitive agency's building in Saddar, Army Museum attack, and Metro Bus station arson. The court directed all investigating officers to appear with full documentation. Separately, the court confirmed interim bails of journalist Sami Ibrahim in the October 4 and 5 protest cases, subject to surety bonds of Rs50,000 each. However, interim bails for PTI members Sardar Ali Khan and Javed Kausar in the November 26 D-Chowk protest case were rejected. Both avoided arrest by remaining absent. In view of the jail proceedings, tight security has been deployed at Adiala Jail today.
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Army top brass vows to decimate terror proxies, facilitators
Listen to article The top military commanders declared on Thursday that "no one can coerce Pakistan through the use or threat of force" and that the hostile elements trained and financed to incite chaos in the country will be decimated. The declaration was made at the 270th corps commanders' conference chaired by Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the GHQ in Rawalpindi, according to a statement issued by the military's media wing, the ISPR. The forum extended its felicitations to the army chief on his conferment as Field Marshal, acknowledging his strategic foresight, resolute leadership and enduring contributions to national defence. The ISPR stated that the forum reaffirmed "Pakistan's unyielding resolve" to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any act of aggression or misadventure. The corps commanders, while reiterating Pakistan's strategic stance, declared: "No one can coerce Pakistan through the use or threat of force. The nation will take all measures necessary to safeguard its vital interests." The forum deliberated in depth on the threat posed by India-backed terrorist proxies operating in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Following its military failure in the wake of the Pahalgam incident, India, the so-called and self-claimed victim of terrorism but actually a perpetrator of terrorism and epicentre of regional instability, has upscaled the use of covert means, employing non-state actors to pursue its destabilisation agenda, it observed. The top military commanders resolved that Pakistan will never allow its peace to be compromised by externally-sponsored terrorism. The armed forces, in close synergy with intelligence and law enforcement agencies, will pursue all proxies and facilitators of terrorism with unrelenting resolve. "These hostile elements, trained and financed to incite chaos and fear, will be dismantled and decimated with full force of national will and institutional strength, Insha'Allah," they said. The forum undertook a comprehensive review of the prevailing internal and external security environment, with particular emphasis on the successful conclusion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a decisive chapter of Marka-e-Haq, the ISPR stated. The military top brass offered Fateha for the martyrs of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and the heinous terrorist attack in Khuzdar, Balochistan, an atrocity perpetrated through India-sponsored proxies which resulted in the loss of four innocent children and two adults. "The forum unequivocally condemned this barbaric act, noting its deliberate targeting of non-combatants, particularly children, as a reprehensible violation of all norms of humanity and international conduct," the ISPR stated. The forum also paid solemn tribute to all martyrs of Marka-e-Haq who laid down their lives in defence of the nation during India's unprovoked aggression. "It reaffirmed that the sacred blood of the Shuhada (martyrs) shall not go in vain and safety and security of the people of Pakistan will continue to be the foremost priority of the armed forces." The participants lauded the professionalism, synergy, courage, and resilience of Pakistan's armed forces and the unwavering support of the nation, which together repelled aggression with exemplary precision and resolve. "The forum acknowledged Pakistan's media and information warriors who stood in step with the state against Indian propaganda onslaught, fake news and war hysteria, while accurately portraying facts and figures thereby fostering public trust and countering misinformation," the ISPR statement added. The top military commanders wholeheartedly recognised the spirit and dynamic contributions of the Pakistani youth, whose passion and patriotism rallied the national spirit as well as projection of national narrative. "The forum saluted the political leadership for their foresight and steering the nation during the Marka-e-Haq with utmost clarity, conviction and resolve," according to the ISPR statement. It was noted that history would recall with pride Pakistan's swift and resolute defensive posture, which neutralised a grave threat within hours of its emergence. Pakistan responded with strategic restraint and operational clarity, upholding both deterrence and moral authority, the military's media wing stated. The top military commanders also undertook a strategic overview of the regional environment, including the security posture along the Line of Control (LoC), the Working Boundary, and the eastern border, in light of the recent Pakistan-India conflagration. The forum expressed deep concern over persistent human rights abuses in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). It condemned these actions as they contributed to organic backlash and perpetuated cycles of violence. The forum underscored the urgent need for international attention and intervention to prevent further deterioration of peace and security in South Asia. The military commanders "reiterated full diplomatic, political, moral and humanitarian support for Kashmiri brothers and sisters and their just resistance for right of self-determination." The army chief commended the high morale, operational readiness, and professionalism of all ranks, as well as the steadfast support of the Pakistani nation, the military media wing stated. "He emphasised the blessings of Almighty Allah in guiding national efforts and directed all commanders to maintain a heightened state of vigilance and preparedness to address evolving threats across the spectrum." He reaffirmed the Pakistan Army's pivotal role in ensuring internal stability and securing national frontiers. He expressed profound appreciation for the enduring support of the people of Pakistan. "The people of Pakistan are our greatest strength. We remain committed to their trust and expectations in our shared struggle against any foreign aggression, terrorism and extremism," he added. The conference concluded with the field marshal expressing full confidence in the operational capability, preparedness and unwavering morale of all formations and institutions entrusted with the defence of the country.
Business Recorder
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Army's top brass lauds political leadership, youth for steering the nation during Marka-e-Haq
The 270th Corps Commanders' Conference at GHQ, presided over by newly promoted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, delivered a strong condemnation of 'India-sponsored terrorism.' The forum also recognized the Pakistani youth's spirited contributions, whose passion and patriotism strengthened national unity and reinforced the country's narrative. Additionally, it commended the political leadership for their foresight in guiding the nation during Marka-e-Haq with clarity, conviction, and resolve. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations, the forum opened with Quranic recitations for martyrs of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and victims of the Khuzdar bombing that killed four children – an attack the military attributed to 'Indian proxies.' 'The Forum unequivocally condemned this barbaric act, noting its deliberate targeting of non-combatants, particularly children, as a reprehensible violation of all norms of humanity and international conduct,' stated the ISPR release. Bunyan-un-Marsoos: Why country launched Operation, explains FO The Forum also paid solemn tribute to all martyrs of Marka-e-Haq who laid down their lives in defence of the nation during India's unprovoked aggression. It reaffirmed that the sacred blood of the Shuhada shall not go in vain and safety and security of the people of Pakistan will continue to be the foremost priority of the Armed Forces. The Forum extended its felicitations to the Army Chief on his conferment as Field Marshal, acknowledging his strategic foresight, resolute leadership, and enduring contributions to national defence. A comprehensive review of the prevailing internal and external security environment was undertaken, with particular emphasis on the successful conclusion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a decisive chapter of Marka-e-Haq. The Forum lauded the professionalism, synergy, courage, and resilience of Pakistan's Armed Forces and the unwavering support of the nation, which together repelled aggression with exemplary precision and resolve. The forum acknowledged Pakistan's media and information warriors who stood in step with the State against Indian propaganda onslaught, fake news and war hysteria, while accurately portraying facts and figures thereby fostering public trust and countering misinformation. The forum wholeheartedly recognized the spirit and dynamic contributions of the Pakistani youth, whose passion and patriotism rallied the National spirit as well as projection of national narrative. The Forum saluted the political leadership for their foresight and steering the Nation during the Marka-e-Haq with utmost clarity, conviction and resolve. It was noted that history would recall with pride Pakistan's swift and resolute defensive posture, which neutralized a grave threat within hours of its emergence. Pakistan responded with strategic restraint and operational clarity, upholding both deterrence and moral authority. The Forum reaffirmed Pakistan's unyielding resolve to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any act of aggression or misadventure. Reiterating Pakistan's strategic stance, the Forum declared: 'No one can coerce Pakistan through the use or threat of force. The nation will take all measures necessary to safeguard its vital interests.' The Forum deliberated in depth on the threat posed by India-backed terrorist proxies operating in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was observed that following its military failure in the wake of the Pahalgam incident, India so called and self-claimed victim of terrorism but actually a perpetrator of terrorism and epicenter of regional instability, has upscaled the use of covert means, employing non-state actors to pursue its destabilization agenda. The Forum resolved that Pakistan will never allow its peace to be compromised by externally sponsored terrorism. The Armed Forces, in close synergy with intelligence and law enforcement agencies, will pursue all proxies and facilitators of terrorism with unrelenting resolve. These hostile elements, trained and financed to incite chaos and fear, will be dismantled and decimated with full force of national will and institutional strength, InshaAllah. A strategic overview of the regional environment was also undertaken, including the security posture along the Line of Control (LoC), the Working Boundary, and the Eastern Border, in light of the recent Pakistan-India conflagration. The Forum expressed deep concern over persistent human rights abuses in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). It condemned these actions as they contributed to organic backlash and perpetuated cycles of violence. The forum underscored the urgent need for international attention and intervention to prevent further deterioration of peace and security in South Asia. The forum reiterated full diplomatic, political, moral and humanitarian support for Kashmiri brothers and sisters and their just resistance for right of self determination The Chief of Army Staff commended the high morale, operational readiness, and professionalism of all ranks, as well as the steadfast support of the Pakistani nation. 'He emphasised the blessings of Almighty Allah in guiding national efforts and directed all commanders to maintain a heightened state of vigilance and preparedness to address evolving threats across the spectrum,' the ISPR said. In his concluding remarks, the Army Chief reaffirmed the Pakistan Army's pivotal role in ensuring internal stability and securing national frontiers. He expressed profound appreciation for the enduring support of the people of Pakistan, stating: 'The people of Pakistan are our greatest strength. We remain committed to their trust and expectations in our shared struggle against any foreign aggression, terrorism and extremism.' The Conference concluded with the Field Marshal expressing full confidence in the operational capability, preparedness and unwavering morale of all formations and institutions entrusted with the defence of the country.
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Field Marshal Asim pays homage to martyrs
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir salutes after laying wreath at the martyrs' monument at the GHQ in Rawalpindi. Photo: AFP A Special Guard of Honour ceremony was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday to honour Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir following his promotion to the highest military rank. The ceremony was held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada within GHQ, where Field Marshal Asim Munir laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha in tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Pakistan. General Munir was elevated to the rank of field marshal by the federal government in recognition of his outstanding leadership during recent military clashes with India and the successful execution of "Operation Bunyanum Marsoos." The Prime Minister's Office acknowledged his exemplary courage and determination in leading the Pakistan Army and coordinating the armed forces' war strategy comprehensively. Field Marshal Asim Munir dedicated the honour to the entire Pakistani nation and paid tribute to the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and civil veterans for their relentless service and sacrifices. He particularly acknowledged the martyrs, describing them as defenders who stood "like a wall of steel" against India's unprovoked and unlawful aggression. "This honour is a tribute to the entire Pakistani nation and the valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, particularly the martyrs who stood like a wall of steel against Indian unprovoked, cowardly and unlawful aggression against Pakistan," he said.
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Field Marshal Asim Munir pays homage to martyrs at GHQ ceremony
Listen to article Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was formally honoured with a Special Guard of Honour at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The ceremony was held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada within GHQ, where Field Marshal Munir laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha in tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Pakistan. General Munir was elevated to the rank of field marshal by the federal government in recognition of his outstanding leadership during recent military clashes with India and the successful execution of 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.' The Prime Minister's Office acknowledged his exemplary courage and determination in leading the Pakistan Army and coordinating the armed forces' war strategy comprehensively. Field Marshal Munir dedicated the honour to the entire Pakistani nation and paid tribute to the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and civil veterans for their relentless service and sacrifices. He particularly acknowledged the martyrs, describing them as defenders who stood 'like a wall of steel' against India's unprovoked and unlawful aggression. "This honour is a tribute to the entire Pakistani nation and the valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, particularly the martyrs who stood like a wall of steel against Indian unprovoked, cowardly and unlawful aggression against Pakistan," he said.
