Staff for Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Friday that Islamabad sought peaceful and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and warned Kabul against allowing Indian sponsored terrorist project to operate from his land.

Field Marshal Asim claimed that Afghanistan was a nearby Islamic country in Islamabad and maintained officers in the 52nd joint training program in Islamabad, and it must act responsibly and limit the influence of enemy forces operating on its territory.

“We only ask one thing: Don’t give way to India’s Terrorist Proxy-Fitna al-Hind and Fitna Al-Khawarij,” he said. Afghanistan remains a “brotherly, neighboring Islamic country,” but it must act responsibly and limit the influence of enemy forces operating on his territory, he added.

He highlighted the crucial role of transparent and effective civil bureaucracy in national development and emphasized that its service -based structure was indispensable in the state system. He emphasized the need for institutional cohesion and mutual understanding between civil and military leadership.

In his address, the army chief discussed national security, internal and external challenges and the important role of armed forces in protecting regional peace and stability. He urged officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and patriotism in their duties.

He also highlighted the importance of interinstitutional cooperation and mutual respect for promoting Pakistan’s strategic and developmental goals. He expressed his belief that such cooperation between civil and military sectors would help strengthen Pakistan’s attitude on the global scene.

Coas’s remarks emphasized the need for a skilled civil bureaucracy to effectively govern state affairs and contribute to the country’s development. The meeting ended with an interactive question-and-response session, reflecting a spirit of shared responsibility and collective commitment to Pakistan’s progress.