Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir warned that Pakistan would respond with full military might if its sovereignty and territorial integrity are violated, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).His remarks came as tensions in the region simmer following last month\u00b4s deadly attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).New Delhi blamed Islamabad for the April 22 attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people \u2014 an allegation Islamabad strongly denied as baseless, sparking a series of heated threats and diplomatic tit-for-tat measures. Islamabad, however, says it has “credible intelligence” that India intends to launch military action, fuelling prospects for war between the neighbours. As per the military\u2019s media wing, the COAS, during his interaction with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan at the GHQ, emphasised: \u201cPakistan seeks peace in the region and beyond, however, if Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity are violated, Pakistan will respond with full force to preserve its national prestige and wellbeing of its people.\u201d The army chief also highlighted the government\u2019s persistent focus on improving the socioeconomic profile of Balochistan and stated that the scale and scope of ongoing and planned initiatives should serve to dispel the blatant disinformation in this regard. \u201cMany development projects have already started bearing fruit, benefiting the people of Balochistan,\u201d he added. Appreciating the role of the civil society members in raising awareness among the people of Balochistan, especially the youth, COAS emphasised their role in enabling progress leading to prosperity. The army chief underscored that foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the gravest threat to Balochistan\u2019s security and development. He warned that the nefarious designs of hostile elements, who seek to incite violence, spread fear, and destabilise the province, will not be allowed to succeed. Reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s resolve, the COAS stated that terrorism knows no religion, sect, or ethnicity, and must be confronted with unwavering national unity. \u201cTerrorist groups that perpetrate terror in the name of Baloch identity to advance their petty insidious agenda are a blemish on Baloch honour and patriotism,\u201d he added. Gen Munir further said that the armed forces and law enforcement agencies will continue to fight the menace of terrorism with the complete support of the people of Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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