RAWALPINDI
\nChief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday reaffirmed the Pakistan Army\u2019s commitment to supporting the federal and provincial governments, emphasising that coordinated national efforts and institutional synergy are essential for lasting peace, stability and prosperity, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
\nThe statement came as participants of the National Security Workshop-27 (NSW-27) visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where they were given detailed briefings on Pakistan\u2019s regional and internal security situation and the broader national security environment, the military\u2019s media wing said.
\nDuring an interactive session with the delegation, the COAS outlined the fluid regional environment shaped by increasing geopolitical competition, cross-border terrorism and hybrid threats.He stressed that despite complex challenges, including externally backed militancy and information-centric warfare, Pakistan\u2019s Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and law-enforcement institutions continue to show unwavering professionalism and resolve in safeguarding national security.
\n\u201cPakistan is a country of consequence and is destined to take its rightful place among nations,\u201d ISPR quoted the COAS as saying during his interaction with participants. Field Marshal Munir said the professionalism, resolve and commitment displayed by the armed forces during Marka-e-Haq \u2014 the period of conflict with India from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the May 10 conclusion of operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos \u2014 had enhanced Pakistan\u2019s global stature.
\nHe added that the country\u2019s greatest strength lies in national unity, stressing that through collective resolve, Pakistan would defeat the designs of its adversaries, the ISPR statement read. The ISPR said that participants were also briefed on national efforts to curb illegal activities, including smuggling, narcotics trafficking and organised crime.
\nUpdates were shared on strengthened border controls and the repatriation of illegal foreigners, which authorities say are aimed at maintaining internal order and protecting national interests, the statement added.Reiterating the army\u2019s priorities, the COAS said that the territorial integrity, security and protection of every Pakistani citizen will not be compromised under any circumstances.
\nNSW \u2013 27, a flagship programme of the National Defence University (NDU), brings together parliamentarians, senior civil and military officials, academics and civil society representatives for high-level security briefings and discussions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
RAWALPINDI Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday reaffirmed the Pakistan Army\u2019s commitment to supporting the federal and provincial governments, emphasising that coordinated national efforts and institutional synergy are essential for lasting peace, stability and prosperity, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The statement came as participants […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":516851,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-516832","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n