RAWALPINDI: The Formation Commanders’ Conference on Wednesday observed that the time has come to tighten the noose of law around the masterminds and planners of the May 9 Black Day events. Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir presided over the 81st Formation Commanders Conference at GHQ. Addressing the participants, COAS said that hostile forces and their supporters are trying hard to create social division and chaos through fake news and propaganda, but with the strong support of the nation, all such ambitions will be foiled. . The formation commanders conference was attended by corps commanders, principal staff officers and all formation commanders of Pakistan Army. The forum maintained: “The baseless and baseless allegations of custodial violence, human rights abuses and suppression of political activities against law enforcement agencies and security forces are aimed at misleading the public and armed to achieve petty political interests.” To defame the forces.” -Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
Condemning the Black Day events of May 9 in the strongest possible terms, the Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and all formation commanders reiterated their resolve that those who attacked the martyrs’ memorials, Jinnah House and military installations would be brought to justice soon. Will be brought to justice as soon as possible. Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act which are derived from the Constitution of Pakistan. In this regard, he observed that efforts to create distortions and to take refuge behind imaginary and illusory human rights violations to create smokescreens to hide the ugly faces of all involved are completely futile. and frequently do not bring forth the incontrovertible evidence collected.
It was also emphasized that while legal trials of perpetrators and instigators have begun, now is the time to prosecute those behind the plotters and masterminds who spread hatred against the state and state institutions and politically nurture them. The grip of the law should be strengthened. Fulfill your nefarious ambitions to create chaos in the country. The forum paid tribute to the great sacrifices of the martyrs, including the armed forces, law enforcement officers, youth and civil society who laid down their lives for the safety, security and dignity of the country. . The forum recited Fatiha for the martyrs. The forum reiterated that “the State of Pakistan and the Armed Forces will always hold the martyrs and their families in the highest regard and treat them and their sacrifices with utmost respect and dignity.”
The participants were briefed on the current environment, security challenges i.e. both internal and external threats and their own operational preparedness in response to both conventional and non-conventional threats. The forum was also briefed on the structural changes and specific technologies to be introduced to enhance operational readiness, apart from the upgradation of logistical infrastructure required to meet evolving security requirements. The COAS reiterated: “Pakistan Army will remain committed to its national responsibilities of protecting the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty”. He added: “Their close relationship with the people of Pakistan and the armed forces has been and will continue to be central to all our initiatives and the events of May 25 were a clear manifestation of this.” The forum also decided that any attempt by any quarter to create obstacles and defeat the nefarious intentions of the enemy forces would be dealt with iron hands. COAS emphasized maintaining high standards of professionalism and motivation during operations and achieving excellence in training of its formations. He commended the commanders for their constant focus on the well-being and high morale of their troops, which remain the backbone of the Army’s operational readiness. The forum concluded by reiterating the determination to make all necessary sacrifices for the security and stability of the country with the continued support of the proud people of Pakistan.
