Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Friday that Islamabad seeks peaceful and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and warned Kabul against permitting Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies to operate from its soil.
“We ask only one thing: do not give space to India’s terrorist proxies — Fitna al-Hind and Fitna al-Khawarij,” he stressed, addressing officers of the 52nd Common Training Program in Islamabad.
He maintained that Afghanistan remains a “brotherly, neighbouring Islamic country” but it must act responsibly and curb the influence of hostile forces operating in its territory.
The COAS highlighted the crucial role of a transparent and efficient civil bureaucracy in national development, stressing that its service-based structure is indispensable in the state system.
He further emphasised the need for institutional cohesion and mutual understanding between civil and military leadership.
The officers, during their training, had been closely associated with Pakistan Army formations in operational areas such as Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
In his address, the COAS discussed national security, internal and external challenges and the vital role of the armed forces in safeguarding regional peace and stability.
He urged the officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and patriotism in their duties.
He further highlighted the importance of inter-institutional cooperation and mutual respect in advancing Pakistan’s strategic and developmental goals.
The COAS’s remarks also underscored the necessity for a capable civil bureaucracy to efficiently manage state affairs and contribute to the country’s development.
He further expressed his belief that such collaboration between civilian and military sectors would help strengthen Pakistan’s position on the global stage.
The meeting concluded with an interactive question and answer session, reflecting a spirit of shared responsibility and collective commitment to Pakistan’s progress.
