Pakistan Army’s Pledge Peaceful Elections 2024 and Defending Sovereignty
The resolve was expressed during the 262nd Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where the military leadership discussed the deployment of Pakistan Army personnel to assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the “peaceful conduct” of General Elections 2024.
The forum noted that the Pakistan Army will perform assigned duties as per the Constitutional mandate, under the guidelines of the electoral watchdog.
“No one would be allowed to indulge in violence in the name of political activity and sabotage the quintessential democratic exercise of conduct of free and fair elections,” the top brass resolved.
Meanwhile, the forum also paid rich tribute to the sacrifices of martyrs including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), and the citizens who have laid their lives to ensure peace and stability in the country.
The military leadership also resolved that terrorists, their facilitators, and abettors, working on the behest of hostile forces to destabilize Pakistan, will be dealt with the full might of the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir stated that Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are sacrosanct and inviolable.
“Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence with all states, however, there would never be any compromise over the country’s sovereignty, national honor, and aspirations of Pakistani people,” he noted.
The forum was briefed on the callous Indian campaign of extra-territorial and extra-judicial killings, perpetuating state-sponsored terrorism and targeting Pakistani citizens.
Blatant Violation of International laws by India
It agreed that blatant violation of international laws by India and its real face be exposed to the world. “The international community has already shown serious concerns over the criminal behavior of India and its use of state apparatus for killing sprees around the world,” the military leadership added.
The forum reiterated unequivocal support for Palestine and the people of Gaza while noting the extremely negative fallout of the conflict and the potential to spill over into the wider region.
“The immediate need for a permanent ceasefire and enduring solution to the Palestinian question was unanimously recognized,” it added.
In the same vein, the statement noted, that Pakistan’s resolve to support the people of IIOJK for their right of self-determination was reiterated. “Pakistan would continue to morally, politically, and diplomatically support Kashmir brothers and sisters till justice is served by relevant UNSC resolutions,” the top brass noted.
The forum acknowledged and appreciated the steps taken against a spectrum of illegal activities and criminal mafias including smuggling, hoarding, money laundering, power theft, and illegal aliens.
The participants emphasized that such actions and their positive impact on the economy and well-being of the people need to continue without any let-up.
The forum was briefed on the operational preparedness of the formations. COAS asked formation commanders to continue their focus on the training, administration, and morale of the soldiers.
