underlines the need to reject vested political agendas to ensure inclusive growth and long-term prosperity in the province
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir. Photo: ISPR/ File
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday praised the resilience and patriotism of the people of Balochistan and vowed to thwart Indian-sponsored proxies seeking to spread violence and disrupt development in the province.
The Army Chief was interacting with participants of the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The workshop focused on the socio-economic development of Balochistan and its strategic importance for Pakistan.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the CDF appreciated the steadfastness and national spirit of the people of Balochistan and emphasized the central role of the province in Pakistan’s prosperity and long-term development.
Addressing the participants, he highlighted the immense strategic and economic importance of Balochistan and described it as central to the country’s future growth
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Field Marshal Munir lauded the wide-ranging initiatives taken by the federal and provincial governments and emphasized a people-centric approach aimed at improving socio-economic conditions and unlocking the province’s immense economic potential for the benefit of the people.
The army chief also acknowledged the constructive role of civil society, especially its efforts to counter propaganda and misinformation. He said civil society plays a vital role in fostering national cohesion and promoting sustainable development, stressing the need to reject fixed political agendas to ensure inclusive growth and long-term prosperity in Balochistan.
Highlighting the security challenges facing the province, Field Marshal Munir said Indian-sponsored proxies continue to spread violence and try to disrupt development in Balochistan. He reaffirmed that such “hostile plans will be thwarted” through firm and determined action by the security forces to rid the province of terrorism and unrest.
Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to peace and regional stability, he said any violation of the country’s 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 protecting the lives, welfare and aspirations of the people.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment where the COAS & CDF answered the queries of the participants and shared insights on the ongoing efforts aimed at ensuring the security, stability and development of Balochistan.
