Chief of Army Staff (Coas) General Syed Asim Munir emphasized that Pakistan has to strengthen his governance and solidify himself as a “hard state” of pointing out the dangers of continuing in a “soft state” approach that sacrifices precious life. He questioned how long the gaps in governance would be filled with the blood of Pakistan’s armed forces and its martyrs.
In his address to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security on Tuesday, General Munir emphasized that the country’s security must always take precedence over any political agenda, movement or personality, Express News reported.
He emphasized that national stability can only be achieved when all elements of national power work together in harmony, emphasizing that this was not only a struggle for the present but for the survival of future generations.
Furthermore, General Munir called on religious scholars to postpone the distorted interpretations of Islam spread by extremists, and urged them to clarify the true doctrine of Islam and address the harmful ideologies propagated by groups such as Khawarij.
When he talked about national security, Coas repeated that Pakistan’s security is most important. “If this country exists, it is because of us,” he declared, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing national security rather than political or personal interests.
General Munir called for an overall attitude and urged all stakeholders to adopt a single narrative in Pakistan’s defense interest and set aside their individual or political gains.
He also sent a strong message to those who believe they can weaken Pakistan by supporting terrorists, saying, “Today they will understand that we will not only defeat them but also all their facilitators.”
The army chief reassured the nation of the military’s unwavering determination and expressed confidence that Pakistan will eventually succeed in securing his future.
