General Asim Munir highlights the severity of corruption, describing it as the greatest crime in the eyes of Allah.
\n Rawalpindi
\nChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Thursday pledged to stand resolutely against any attempt to create chaos in Pakistan, asserting the military\u2019s commitment to safeguarding national integrity and upholding the principles of Shariah and the Constitution.
\nSpeaking at the Ulema and Mashaikh Conference in Islamabad, General Munir highlighted the severity of corruption, describing it as the greatest crime in the eyes of Allah.
\nHe assured that the Pakistan Army is dedicated to eliminating unrest and disorder by divine guidance.
\n\u201cWe will stand before anyone who tries to create chaos in Pakistan, by God,\u201d declared the Army Chief, reinforcing the military\u2019s dedication to preserving peace and stability in the country.
\nGeneral Munir emphasised Pakistan\u2019s longstanding support for Afghan refugees and urged them to maintain peaceful relations with Pakistan.
\nHe acknowledged the sacrifices of the Pakhtun community and the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in combating terrorism, expressing the Army\u2019s solidarity with them.
\nAddressing extremism, General Munir reiterated the Islamic teaching that \u201cthere is no coercion in religion\u201d and condemned the backing of terrorism by criminal mafias.
\nHe warned against the spread of anarchy through social media platforms.
\nHighlighting the sanctity of the Prophethood, General Munir asserted the protection of religious values as paramount.
\n\u201cPakistan is built to last,\u201d he affirmed, emphasising the nation\u2019s resilience against external threats.
\nDrawing lessons from conflicts in Iraq, Syria, and Libya, he called on religious scholars to promote tolerance and unity.
\nHe criticised Western civilisation, encouraging national pride in Pakistani culture.
\nConcluding his address, the COAS touched on the long-standing Kashmir issue and expressed sorrow over the ongoing atrocities in Palestine and Gaza, urging Pakistan to strengthen itself against global challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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