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Field Marshal Asim Munir Warns India, Urges Afghan Authorities to Act Against Proxies

Field Marshal Asim Munir Warns India, Urges Afghan Authorities to Act Against Proxies


Army Chief addresses passing-out parade at PMA, stresses deterrence, discipline, and unity

By Mashal Khan


Abbottabad — Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, delivered a strongly worded address at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul on Saturday, warning India against “any provocation” in a nuclearized environment and calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to curb militant groups using Afghan soil against Pakistan.

In a wide-ranging and historic speech at the PMA’s passing-out parade, Munir combined regional warnings with messages of resilience, faith, and professionalism, urging new officers to uphold “the highest standards of discipline, courage, and loyalty” as they join one of the “finest armies in the world.”

Field Marshal Munir issued a clear caution to New Delhi, asserting that Pakistan’s response to any act of aggression would be “decisive and beyond proportions.” He emphasized that India must “settle the core issues with Pakistan as per international norms, on the basis of equality and mutual respect,” and warned that the “onus of any escalation” would rest with India.

“There is no space for war in a nuclearized environment,” Munir said, adding that Pakistan’s deterrence was credible and comprehensive. “We will never be intimidated nor coerced by rhetoric and shall respond decisively to even a minor provocation without hesitation.”

He said Pakistan’s military operations, including Maarqa-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, had proven the armed forces’ multi-domain capabilities. “We have neutralized all threats with remarkable professionalism — downing advanced assets and targeting multiple bases,” he said, presenting the recent operations as evidence of the nation’s defensive strength.

 

Afghanistan Must ‘Rein in Proxies’

Turning to Afghanistan, Munir called on the Taliban-led regime  to act decisively against militant groups he said were launching attacks on Pakistan from Afghan territory.

“The Taliban regime must rein in the proxies who have sanctuaries in Afghanistan and are using Afghan soil to perpetrate heinous attacks inside Pakistan,” he said, stressing that duplicity and delay were no longer acceptable.

He urged Kabul to choose “mutual security over perpetual violence and progress over hardline obscurantism,” warning that Pakistan reserved the right to defend its sovereignty and people.

“The law enforcement agencies and armed forces, with the support of the people — especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan — will defeat this menace as well,” he declared.

 

Tribute to Martyrs and Message to Cadets

Field Marshal Munir praised the sacrifices of the nation’s soldiers and citizens who, he said, “stood firm like a wall of steel” in the face of aggression. Paying tribute to martyrs and ghazis, he reminded cadets that “you are the heirs of the martyrs — live worthy of their memory.”

He told the newly commissioned officers that service to Pakistan demanded “blood, toil, and consistent hardship,” calling on them to rise to the expectations of the people and maintain the unshakable bond between the armed forces and the nation.

“Remember, nothing should be more sacred than the safety and security of our people, and no duty more binding than the defense of our homeland,” he said.

 

Global Alliances and Pakistan’s Regional Role

Munir highlighted Pakistan’s strengthening ties with key allies, describing the new Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia as a milestone in “Pakistan–Saudi brotherhood.” He reaffirmed deep ties with China, growing engagement with the United States, and Pakistan’s continuing role in global peacekeeping and regional stability.

He also reiterated Pakistan’s “principled stance” on Kashmir and Palestine, urging an end to Indian “state-sponsored terrorism” in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and calling for a two-state solution for Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

 

‘Pakistan’s Story Is One of Resilience’

Concluding his speech, the army chief struck an optimistic tone, describing Pakistan’s trajectory as one of resurgence. He pointed to improving economic indicators, increasing investment, and youth innovation as signs of a brighter future.

“Pakistan’s story is one of resilience — born of struggle, sustained by faith, and strengthened by its people,” he said. “Our journey is not finished, the enemy remains restless, but so does our resolve.”

Field Marshal Munir closed with a pledge of unwavering defence and unity:
“May Allah be with us all. Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad! Pakistan Hamesha Paindabad!”

His address, delivered against a backdrop of regional tensions with both India and Afghanistan, underscored Pakistan’s dual message of deterrence and diplomacy — a call for peace backed by the assertion of strength.

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