The Pakistan Army on Wednesday pledged zero tolerance against the “existing nexus between terror and crime with vested political patronage,” stressing it would not be allowed to continue anymore.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the 272nd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters had stressed on the harm caused by terrorism and crime. “The existing nexus between terror and crime with vested political patronage which is gravely hurting the interests of the State and security of its people, will not be allowed to continue anymore, come what may,” it said.
Chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, the forum expressed grave concern over “irresponsible and unwarranted statements” by India’s political and military leadership, calling them part of a pattern of “whipping up war hysteria for political gain.”
It pledged to counter any Indian aggression with a swift and decisive response, “shattering any perceived notion of India’s relative safety accruing from geography.” It further warned that any “imaginary new normal” would receive a “new normal of swift retributive response.”
The conference also reviewed Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations, ongoing security threats, and overall operational readiness. The participants reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to neutralizing India-sponsored terror proxies such as Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan, and vowed to dismantle networks undermining the state’s security.
Earlier this month, Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh alleged India had downed five Pakistani fighter jets of the F-16 and JF-17 class during the intense fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors in May. He did not provide any evidence to back his assertions.
The forum also welcomed the recent Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, describing it as a major step toward enhancing multi-domain cooperation and regional security. “This agreement underscores shared values, mutual respect, and a joint vision for peace and security in the Middle Eastern and South Asian regions,” it said.
The CCC reiterated unwavering support for the people of Kashmir and Palestine, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders with Al Quds Al Sharif as the Palestinian capital. The forum also reiterated Pakistan’s uncompromising support for the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination, as enshrined in relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions.
It emphasized Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and hoped for an early ceasefire and delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
In his closing remarks, the Army chief commended troops for their resilience and directed commanders to maintain the highest levels of readiness, innovation, and discipline, underscoring confidence in the army’s capability to confront any conventional or hybrid threat.