Army chief calls for national consensus to confront ‘economic and terrorism’ challenges – Pakistan

Main of Army Headquarters (COAS) General Asim Munir on Saturday called on all interested parties to developnational consensus” to resist challenges set “economy and terrorism,” the press service of the military media wing.

Army commander’s comments come amid scandal of terrorist attacks in country after banned militant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire with in government, ordering his fighters carry out attacks across the country.

Meanwhile, the country also facing challenges on economic front with its low foreign exchange reserves, barely enough to cover a month’s worth of imports. It is not clear when the country will receive more income from bilateral and multilateral institutions, which gives rise fears by default.

According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the army commander attended the opening parade. of 118th Midshipman and 26th Short Service Commission as chief guest of the Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) in Karachi. He was received by the boss of Admiral of the Naval Staff Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi arrival in the PNA.

Addressing the parade, COAS said: “Pakistan is going through one of her most critical nodes, and this requires development of national consensus of all stakeholders to get through the clashed challenges of economy and terrorism.”

He also said that the maritime realm was “constantly changing”, mainly due to technological advances, and only fleets that “align with professionalism and modern trends of war” will prevail and prove effective.

“COAS congratulated on commissioning term for successful completion of training and become guardians of maritime boundaries of Pakistan,” ISPR said in a statement.

General Munir praised the PNA for providing “quality education not only to Pakistani cadets, but also also to friendly countriesadvice young officers like future leaders lead his behavior, character, professional acumen and foresight.

COAS presented awards prize The winners, ISPR reports, adding that the Quaid-i-Azam gold medal was awarded to Navy Lieutenant Kashif Abdul Kuyom. for his “general best performance”, and midshipman Naufil Malik was awarded the” coveted sword of Honour for his general best performance”.

Army chief also visited the Malir garrison, where he was received by the commander of the Karachi Corps, Lieutenant-General Babar Iftikhar, and then laid wreaths at the monument to the martyrs.

ISPR added that COAS addressed the officers of Karachi Corps, Rangers and other CAFs at Malir garrison.

“He emphasized need concentrate on in profession and requires of modern warfare and directed information operations,” the statement said.

growth terror

Over past few months, law and order situation in the country deteriorated with terrorist groups like banned TTP, Islamic State group, and Gul Bahadur Group carry out attacks with Almost impunity across the country.

rebels in Balochistan is also stepped up their violent acts and formalized the connection with TTP.

Incident at the counter-terrorism department of the Khyber Pakhtunkhvy police pre-trial detention center in Bannu and the failed suicide attempt in Islamabad not only set off alarm calls in in power corridors, but also left some countries I’m worried about security of their citizens.

The US, UK, Australia and Saudi Arabia have issued ballots asking their citizens to restrict movement. in Pakistan and avoid optional trips.