No one dare cast evil eye on Pakistan: COAS

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RAWALPINDI: Formation commanders meeting on Wednesday come up with a strong stance against Indian allegations. The meeting said that Pakistan’s geographical borders and sovereignty would be defended at any coast. Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif chaired the Formation Commanders Meeting. COAS said in the meeting that Indian politicians’ plan would be foiled and no one dare to cast an evil eye on Pakistan.

The forum took serious notice of the recent Indian hostile rhetoric coupled with covert and overt actions to destabilize Pakistan. It was termed as highly regrettable that Indian politicians not only indulge in actions that are in violation of the United Nations’ Charter but also take pride in claiming their interference in the internal affairs of other states. Forum reiterated its resolve to defeat their designs and defend the   territorial integrity of Pakistan at any cost with a befitting response to any misadventure against our country.

Underscoring Pakistan’s multiple and complicated challenges, COAS  expressed his optimism, saying that  Pakistani nation is the  most resilient nation in the world and  is already on its way to emerge victorious out of these testing times. He said our main collective aim is to make Pakistan a secure, strong and prosperous country.

COAS said, terrorists have been cleared and dislodged from their strongholds in North Wazirastan and Khyber Agency and fight now is moving into last few pockets close to Afghan border. Laying emphasis on continuation of Operations till elimination of the last expected and probable terrorists groups and sanctuaries, he exhorted commanders to take all measures to prevent escape of trapped terrorists. With entire nation standing behind, we will remain focused on achieving the objective of a terror free and peaceful Pakistan.

In his address, COAS while recounting the successes of security forces in operation Zarbe Azb, paid rich tributes to the officers and men for phenomenal successes in the operation and sacrifices they have rendered for the defence of the motherland. Conference was attended by Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and all Formation Commanders.