By Khawaja Hamza
Rawalpindi, The 274th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) was held at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, under the chairmanship of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDF).
The forum began with Fateha for the martyrs of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilians who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country. Paying tribute to their unparalleled sacrifices, participants reaffirmed that their legacy remains the foundation of Pakistan’s national security.
The COAS & CDF expressed satisfaction over the performance of the Pakistan Armed Forces, commending their professionalism, operational excellence, and continued commitment to intelligence-based counter-terrorism operations. He highlighted that effective coordination between the government, armed forces, and the public is enabling Pakistan to consolidate security gains, strengthen economic resilience, and enhance its regional and global standing.
The forum conducted a comprehensive review of the prevailing internal and external security environment, reiterating its resolve to eliminate all terrorist proxies allegedly backed by India and other external sponsors, along with their facilitators and abettors. It was emphasized that operations would continue without pause until militant safe havens are dismantled and the use of Afghan soil against Pakistan is decisively ended.
Participants appreciated the government’s diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling for restraint, dialogue, and de-escalation. The forum reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to constructive engagement and its role as a responsible regional stakeholder contributing to peace and stability.
The forum also strongly condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial facilities, terming them an escalation that could undermine ongoing peace efforts. It noted that Saudi Arabia’s restraint in the face of provocations had created space for diplomacy, warning that such attacks could jeopardize the environment for peaceful resolution.
Furthermore, the forum rejected what it described as persistent disinformation and baseless allegations attributed to India, stating that such narratives have been widely discredited. Concern was also expressed over ongoing human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including reports of staged encounters aimed at concealing extrajudicial killings.
In his concluding remarks, the COAS & CDF directed commanders to maintain the highest standards of operational readiness, professionalism, and adaptability, expressing full confidence in the Armed Forces’ ability to counter all forms of threats and safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
