Amid a spike in terror incidents, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the military’s top commanders on Tuesday reviewed the threats posed by ‘inimical forces’ and vowed that the Pakistan Army would not allow hard-earned gains against terrorism to be reversed.
A resolve to this effect was agreed upon during the Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, according to the military’s media wing.
In assessing the inimical forces, malicious actors, subversive proxies, and the facilitators of Pakistan’s external and internal adversaries, particularly those active in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the top commanders deliberated on a range of measures to neutralise these threats.
“The forum reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army, with the unwavering support of the people, will not allow the hard-earned successes against terrorism to be reversed,” it added.
Pakistan’s armed forces launched intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the southwestern Balochistan province in response to attacks by insurgents that martyred over 50 people on August 26, the ISPR said last week.
The military’ media wing said five insurgents were killed and three others wounded in the three operations launched in the province. “Operations will continue until all perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of these atrocious acts are brought to justice,” the army said in a statement.
Moreover, security forces neutralised at least 12 terrorists in IBOs conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley, according to ISPR.
“Since August 20, 2024, security forces are conducting extensive IBOs in Tirah Valley, Khyber District, on the reported presence of Khwarij,” the ISPR said in a statement.
During the meeting, the military top brass emphasised that the army was a disciplined institution, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and loyalty to the state and institution.
“The institution’s well-established and rigorous system of accountability ensures that these values are preserved with unwavering commitment, allowing no room for exceptions or partiality,” the meeting stressed, adding, “This strict adherence to accountability fortifies the Army’s integrity, ensuring that no individual is above the law or exempt from scrutiny.”
Recognising the urgency and significance of a robust and effective legal system, the COAS emphasised that the Pakistan Army would continue to extend comprehensive support to the government, administrative apparatus, and law enforcement agencies in taking swift and lawful action against terrorists, anarchists, and criminal mafias.
