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GEN MUNIR REAFFIRMS MILITARY’S ‘UNYIELDING RESOLVE’ TO DEFEND g COAS LAUDS ‘HIGH MORALE, COMBAT PROFICIENCY, NATION’S SOVEREIGNTY AND TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY AT ALL COSTS AND WARFIGHTING SPIRIT’ OF OFFICERS AND TROOPS ‘EXERCISE HAMMER STRIKE’ DESIGNED TO VALIDATE COMBAT READINESS, BATTLEFIELD SYNERGY AND OPERATIONAL INTEGRATION OF CUTTING-EDGE WEAPON SYSTEMS
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RAWALPINDI STAFF REPORT
HIEF of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday warned that any “misadventure” by India, reaffirming the unyielding resolve of Pakistan’s Armed Forces to defend the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs. COAS General Asim Munir’s statement comes amid simmering es-
calation between India and Pakistan that has seen continued shelling across the Line of Control after a militant attack in the India occupied Kashmir. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam, a tourist attraction in the Indian occupied Kahsmir, killed 26 people. India was prompt to blame Pakistan for the attack without a “shred of evidence,” while Pakistan has rejected the accusation and called for a neutral probe. According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public
PM calls on President to discuss security situation ISLAMABAD
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called on President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss the prevailing security situation and enquire after his health after recovery from Covid-19. The two leaders expressed deep concern over India’s “belligerent attitude and provocative statements, which posed a threat to regional peace and stability,” According to a statement issued from the President House after the meeting. They reaffirmed that Pakistan would never compromise on the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and would respond to any act of aggression in a “befitting manner”. DPM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar were also present during the meeting. They stated that the Pakistani nation was united and stood behind its military which was capa-
Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, COAS Munir visited the Tilla Field Firing Ranges in Jhelum to witness “Exercise Hammer Strike”, a highintensity, field training exercise conducted by the military’s Mangla
ble of responding to any threat or aggression. They also reviewed Pakistan’s response to India’s “belligerent posture and any possible acts of aggression”. The two also expressed regret over the Indian leadership’s accusations regarding the Pahalgam attack, noting that they were made without any investigation. It was highlighted in their talks that Pakistan had been a victim of terrorism, suffering immense human and economic losses for over two decades. They said that the international community should take note of India’s involvement in funding, training and sending militants into Pakistan to carry out terrorist activities. The statement said President Zardari commended the government’s response to Indian baseless accusations and handling of the situation in a responsible manner. He reaffirmed that Pakistan would take all necessary steps to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and vital national interests at all costs.
Strike Corps. Addressing the troops amid the exercise, the army chief reaffirmed the military’s “unyielding resolve” to defend the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs,
Pakistan Army conducts full-scale military exercises near LoC RAWALPINDI
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Pakistan Army conducted fullscale military exercises on Thursday, showcasing modern weaponry and its combat readiness amid simmering tensions with India in the wake of Pahalgam attack. According to security sources, the drills featured live-fire demonstrations and involved multiple units using advanced battlefield systems to prepare for any potential aggression. The exercises came a day after Pakistani forces destroyed an Indian outpost in response to unprovoked fire from across the LoC in the Kiani and Mandal sectors. Officials confirmed the retaliation successfully neutralized enemy positions, including the Chakputra post in Indian IllegallyOccupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to security sources, officers and troops from various
said the ISPR. “Let there be no ambiguity: any military misadventure by India will be met with a swift, resolute, and notch-up response. While Pakistan remains committed to regional
units took part in the drills, displaying high-level operational skills and using advanced battlefield systems. Tensions between the nucleararmed neighbours have escalated since the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 tourists. India blamed Pakistan for the incident without presenting any evidence. The fallout has triggered a series of retaliatory diplomatic and strategic steps. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, cancelled visas for Pakistanis, and shut the Wagah-Attari border crossing. Pakistan responded by expelling Indian diplomats, threatening to suspend the Simla Agreement, suspending visas for Indian nationals—excluding Sikh pilgrims—and closing the main crossing from its side. Islamabad has denied involvement in the Pahalgam attack and offered to cooperate in a transparent investigation.
peace, our preparedness and resolve to safeguard national interests is absolute,” he was quoted as saying by the ISPR.
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