Stresses need to reject vested political agendas to ensure inclusive growth and long-term prosperity in Balochistan
\n Islamabad
\nChief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday praised the resilience and patriotism of the people of Balochistan and vowed to thwart the inimical designs of Indian-sponsored proxies seeking to propagate violence and disrupt development in the province.
\nThe army chief was interacting with participants of the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The workshop focused on Balochistan\u2019s socio-economic development and its strategic importance for Pakistan.
\nIn a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the CDF appreciated the steadfastness and national spirit of the people of Balochistan and underscored the province\u2019s pivotal role in Pakistan\u2019s prosperity and long-term development.
\nAddressing the participants, he highlighted Balochistan\u2019s immense strategic and economic significance, describing it as central to the country\u2019s future growth
\nField Marshal Munir lauded the wide-ranging initiatives being undertaken by the federal and provincial governments, emphasizing a people-centric approach aimed at improving socio-economic conditions and unlocking the province\u2019s vast economic potential for the benefit of its residents, the statement added.
\nThe army chief also acknowledged the constructive role of civil society, particularly its efforts in countering propaganda and misinformation, ISPR said. He said civil society plays a crucial role in fostering national cohesion and promoting sustainable development, stressing the need to reject vested political agendas to ensure inclusive growth and long-term prosperity in Balochistan, it added.
\nHighlighting the security challenges facing the province, Field Marshal Munir said Indian-sponsored proxies continue to spread violence and attempt to disrupt development in Balochistan. He reaffirmed that such \u201cinimical designs will be thwarted\u201d through firm and decisive action by the security forces to rid the province of terrorism and unrest, the statement said.
\nReiterating Pakistan\u2019s commitment to peace and regional stability, he said any violation of the country\u2019s sovereignty or territorial integrity, whether direct or indirect, would be met with a resolute response. He affirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully committed to safeguarding the lives, well-being and aspirations of the people, ISPR said.
\nThe session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, during which the COAS & CDF responded to participants\u2019 queries and shared insights into ongoing efforts aimed at ensuring Balochistan\u2019s security, stability and development, the statement concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Stresses need to reject vested political agendas to ensure inclusive growth and long-term prosperity in Balochistan Islamabad Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday praised the resilience and patriotism of the people of Balochistan and vowed to thwart the inimical designs of Indian-sponsored proxies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":523030,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-523009","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n