RISALPUR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has asserted that Pakistan and India must resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute in a “dignified and peaceful manner” as per the inspiration of people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Pakistan is a peace-loving country and has rendered great sacrifices for regional and global peace,” he said while addressing the graduation ceremony of 144th GDP, 90th Engineering Course and 100th AD courses held at PAF Academy Asghar Khan Risalpur.
The COAS further said, “We stand firmly committed to the ideal of mutual respect and peaceful co-existence. It is time to extend hand of peace in all directions.” However, he said, “We will not allow anybody or any entity to misinterpret our desire for peace as a sign of weakness.”
He reiterated that Armed Forces of Pakistan were fully capable and prepared to thwart any threat. “The immaculate coordination and harmony displayed by all the three services in operations has brought great improvement in the internal security environment,” he added.
Army Chief also congratulated the graduating cadets on their landmark achievement. Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan was also present at the ceremony.
