ISLAMABAD TELEGRAPH REPORT
Rawalpindi: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, chief of army staff of Pakistan’s armed forces cautioned India to remain in its limits. He said India will have to face unprecedented consequences if it dare to Challenge Pakistan.
“Pakistan Army is always ready to thwart nefarious designs of enemies just like it defeated a much bigger enemy in the 1965 war with India,” Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Sunday.
He made these remarks while addressing an investiture ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to commemorate the Defence and Martyrs Day. The day of September 6, 1965 is an unforgotten chapter of the country’s history which includes examples of nation’s solidarity, sacrifice and bravery, the army chief added.
“For the Pakistani nation, September 6 in not an ordinary day but it is a testament of our courage and commemorates sacrifices rendered by our martyrs of during 1948, 1965, 1971, Kargil and war against terror,” he said, adding, “Even today we are defending our freedom and country by shedding our blood”.
Gen Qamar said the country’s sovereignty, independence, peace and stability is still intact due to the sacrifices, courage and bravery of our soldiers and martyrs.
General Bajwa paid rich tribute to the families of martyrs, who were present in the ceremony, saying: “I want to assure you that we will never forget the sacrifices of your loved ones. The martyrs are our heroes and nations get annihilated when they forget the sacrifices of their martyrs. I salute your spirit of self-sacrifice and assure you that we are and will be with you at every step of the life. The whole nation is indebted to your patience and sacrifices.”
He also congratulated the officers, junior commissioned officers and soldiers who received the awards at the ceremony. “We are all proud of you for the professionalism you have shown while following the tradition of the Pakistan Army in the line of duty.”
The COAS said the state of Pakistan and its nation are the bearers of the ideology of separate Islamic identity and on this basis we achieved freedom. “This ideology is our identity today and tomorrow.”
“Our enemies have been hatching conspiracies to eliminate this ideology but Pakistani forces and the nation have thwarted their every move with the spirit of faith,” he added. “To safeguard and protect the country’s sovereignty and peace is the foremost duty of Pakistan Army.”
General Qamar said it is a great honour for him to command a brave and courageous force like the Pakistan Army.
He went on to say that every officer and soldier of our army, due to his professionalism, high discipline and selflessness, represents an army whose capabilities have been acknowledged worldwide.
“Whether on the frontier of borders or in the face of terrorism and natural disasters or in the task of rebuilding the country, the Pakistani forces perform the duty of protecting and serving their nation as a very sacred duty,” he said, adding, “Love for the Pakistani nation is part of the faith of the Pakistan Army and the love of the Pakistani nation for the Pakistani forces is eternal. Their confidence is unshakable.”