Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M) on Monday presided over the 260th Corps Commanders Conference which vowed to “fully support the federal government’s decision to deport and repatriate all illegal immigrants by November 1, 2023.”
The Army Chief directed to ensure the dignified and safe repatriation and deportation of all illegal immigrants.
The Corps Commanders Conference held at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, said a news release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The participants of the conference recited Fatiha for the martyrs of Mastung, Hangu and Zhob during the holy month of Rabi’ul Awwal.
The forum also paid tribute to the great sacrifices continuously rendered by the security forces and law enforcement agencies in defense of the motherland against the scourge of terrorism.
The conference resolved that the state would “deal with full force against all terrorists, their facilitators and their encouragers working at the behest of hostile forces to destabilize Pakistan.”
The forum was briefed on the situation in the region and its strategy in response to the challenges and growing threats to national security.
It reiterated the commitment of the Pakistan Army to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against all kinds of direct and indirect threats.
The forum expressed concern over the developments in the Gaza-Israel war and the loss of lives of innocent civilians due to the “use of force” by Israel.
“Palestinian people have the full diplomatic, moral and political support of the Pakistani nation and we will continue to support the principled stand of our brothers for a lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, to end the illegal occupation of their land and Muslim holy places,” said the Army Chief during the meeting.
The participants of the conference expressed their determination that, “the steps taken by the Government of Pakistan for the recovery of the economy will be provided with all possible support for the overall welfare of the Pakistani people.”
The forum also reviewed ongoing operations against illegal economic activities.
The Army Chief emphasized that; “Pakistan Army will continue to provide all possible support to the government and law enforcement agencies in taking strict legal action against illegal economic activities across the country.”
“Actions against hoarding, smuggling mafias and cartels in various areas will be intensified in the coming days to rid the country of the negative effects of such economic activities,” the COAS resolved.
