Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir warned India that in a nuclear environment there is “no room for war” between the two countries and reaffirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend every inch of the motherland.
Speaking at the passing out parade of cadets of the 152nd PMA Long Course, 37th Technical Graduate Course, 71st Integrated Course and 26th Lady Cadet Course at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, COAS Munir said that the military with the nation’s full support and “has not abandoned the external defense of the motherland”.
The Field Marshal awarded distinguished cadets awards during the parade. The coveted Sword of Honor was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Ahmed Mujtaba Arif Raja of 152nd PMA Long Course.
President’s Gold Medal to Battalion Senior NCO Zohair Hussain at 152nd PMA Long Course. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal to Friendly Country Company Junior Under Officer Tekraj of 152nd PMA Long Course.
Chief of Army Staff Marksman Medal was awarded to Gentleman Cadet Syed Hashir Hassan of 152nd PMA Long Course. Chief of Army Staff Cane was assigned course under Officer Shaheer Ali in the 37th Technical Graduate Course.
Commandant’s Overseas Medal to Course Sports Sergeant Most Jannatul Mawa of the 26th Lady Cadet Course. Commandant’s Canes were awarded Course under Officer Sayed Abdul Hadi of 71st Integrated Course & Course under Officer Hadia Fayyaz of 26th Lady Cadet Course.
“I congratulate the cadets from Bangladesh, Iraq, Mali, Maldives, Nigeria, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Yemen for completing their training at this prestigious institution,” he said.
40 cadets from several friendly countries including Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Mali, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Bangladesh and Nigeria graduated from Pakistan Military Academy.
He stated, “I assure the nation that God willing, we will not allow an inch of this holy land to be handed over to the enemy”.
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Referring to recent regional tensions, Field Marshal Munir said that “in a nuclear environment there is no room for war” and warned India that its pursuit of aggression risks destabilizing the region. He added that the enemy’s use of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij as “hired weapons” reveals its “cowardly, hypocritical and despicable face” to the world.
“Fitna al-Khawarij” is the term for terrorists associated with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), while “Fitna al-Hindustan” refers to Indian-backed extremist proxies. COAS Munir said both represent threats to peace and are being confronted decisively.
He noted that Pakistan’s recent military operations, Marka-e-Haq and Bunyanum Marsoos, had strengthened national confidence by defeating the enemy through professional skill and determination. The armed forces, he said, destroyed several enemy bases, including S-400 systems, demonstrating Pakistan’s multi-domain warfare.
Field Marshal Munir referred to Pakistan’s victory in the May 2025 conflict with India as a “defining” moment that earned respect from the international community. He accused India of presenting “fabricated evidence” and politicizing terrorism for domestic political purposes.
He condemned Indian state-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to provide political, diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiri people until the dispute is resolved in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and their aspirations.
Commenting on Afghanistan, COAS Munir urged the Taliban regime to rein in militant proxies using Afghan soil to launch attacks inside Pakistan. He said the recent border clashes, sparked by unprovoked Afghan shelling, prompted a swift and precise Pakistani response, leading to a 48-hour ceasefire.
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Field Marshal Munir also highlighted the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) signed with Saudi Arabia in September 2025, describing it as a step towards strengthening peace and stability in the Middle East and South Asia.
He condemned Israeli aggression in Gaza, which he said had killed thousands of civilians, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestine.
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Concluding his address, Field Marshal Munir paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan’s soldiers, citizens and professionals from all walks of life, acknowledging their contribution to the nation’s strength and resilience.
