BRUSSELS: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has vowed to safeguard Pakistan saying that God has made me the protector of this country.
Addressing an event in Brussels, COAS strongly refuted rumors of any leadership change, saying that such speculations are “baseless and malicious”. Those spreading such claims were opponents of both the government and state institutions, he added.
Speaking to a huge gathering, the Field Marshal stated that beyond this responsibility, I have no desire for any other position.
Commenting on Pakistan’s foreign policy experience, Field Marshal Asim Munir said Islamabad has a long history of balancing relations between China and the United States. “We will not sacrifice one friend for another,” he asserted.
Army Chief Asim Munir praised US President Donald Trump’s desire for peace, describing it as genuine. Pakistan was the first to move his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, a step now followed by other nations, COAS added.
He also warned India against using their proxies to destabilise Pakistan and stated the Afghan government should stop pushing Taliban fighters across the border. “It is our duty to avenge the blood of every Pakistani,” Field Marshal Asim Munir said firmly.
COAS Asim Munir received a hero’s welcome from overseas Pakistanis in Brussels, where the army chief was termed as a “victor of war.”
Moreover, the Field Marshal spent several hours standing to greet and meet expatriates who had traveled from far and wide.
“How can I break the hearts of those who came from afar?” he added, refusing to leave until he had shaken hands with last participant.
Yesterday, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir issued special instructions for rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit areas.
According to ISPR, Pakistan Army donated one day’s salary to help flood victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The decision was announced by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) as a show of solidarity with affected families.
The Army has also allocated over 600 tons of rations for relief work. Additional troops are being deployed to support local communities.
The Corps of Engineers has been directed to speed up the repair of damaged bridges. Temporary bridges will be built where needed to restore vital links.
Specialised teams have also been sent to the affected areas. These include the 9th Rescue Sniffing Dog Unit and the Army’s Urban Search and Rescue Team.
Army helicopters and aviation units are actively assisting with relief and rescue operations.
Security officials said the Pakistan Army will continue to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in this difficult time.
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