{"id":7777,"date":"2020-10-10T14:41:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-10T14:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=7777"},"modified":"2020-10-10T15:03:12","modified_gmt":"2020-10-10T15:03:12","slug":"army-shall-defend-democratic-values-we-will-continue-to-support-the-gov-coas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/army-shall-defend-democratic-values-we-will-continue-to-support-the-gov-coas\/","title":{"rendered":"ARMY SHALL DEFEND DEMOCRATIC VALUES – WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE GOV – COAS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this March 23, 2019 photo, Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, center, watches a parade with Prime Minister Imran Khan, left, and President Arif Alvi, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Khan is keeping his powerful army chief in place for another three years, amid heightened tensions with India over Kashmir as well as the end of U.S.-Talban peace talks for neighboring Afghanistan. Khan postponed the retirement of Bajwa on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (AP Photo\/Anjum Naveed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Islamabad; Tazeen Akhtar – Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwah has said that We shall defend our democratic values to the hilt. Our actions are guided by the Constitution and the national interest of Pakistan.<\/span> We continue to support the Government, when ever asked to, as per the law and guidelines of the constitution.Today Pakistan is, Alhamdullilah, secure from military point of view. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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COAS said this in his keynote address at Pakistan Military Academy today where he was chief guest\u00a0 to witness\u00a0 Passing-out Parade as its Reviewing Officer. Commandant Major General Muhammad Ali was also present. General officers, diplomats of different countries and other dignitaries graced the event with their presence. A number of cadets from other friendly countries have also passed out the training.
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Passing out parade held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, Abbottabad. Passed out cadets were of 142nd PMA Long Course, 32nd Technical Graduate Course, 61st Integrated Course, 16th Lady Cadet Course and 1st Basic Military Training Course. Cadets from Palestine, Maldives, Qatar and Sri Lanka were also among the passed out courses. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the chief guest on the occasion.<\/div>\n
COAS reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets. The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Faateh of 142nd PMA Long Course. The President\u2019s Gold Medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Junaid Khan of 142nd PMA Long Course, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal to Under Officer Naazim Naseer of 142nd PMA Long Course from Maldives, Chief of Army Staff Cane to Company Junior Under Officer Tanawosh of 32nd Technical Graduate Course and Commandant Cane awarded to Sargent Hamza Tariq of 61st Integrated Course, Company Sargent Major Ada Urooj of 16th Lady Cadet Course and Company Under Officer Mehwish Anjum of 1st Basic Military Training Course.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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COAS in his address covered almost all issues related to regional security, challenges from inside and outside of country. He also expressed his determination to retain peace in the region and thwart any attempt on our national security.<\/div>\n
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The Chief congratulated the cadets and said that today is the start of your careers in one of the most distinguished and battle hardened Army of the World. The Army which not only defeated the scourge of terrorism but also gave a bloody nose to a five times bigger army in February 2019.Pakistan Army is a true reflection of the proud Nation that you represent. From the all volunteer induction, to the ratio of each province represented in your rank and file; from Madrassah to Public School background; from the son of a humble worker to the son of an affluent person and even more importantly the ward of a Shaheed; you are a true microcosm of Pakistan.<\/div>\n
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“We are in a situation which is termed by our enemy as \u2018No Peace, no War\u2019. In fact we have snatched the peace from the jaws of war and we will protect it with our lives.At the same time, you must realize that peace is not an end in itself. Our decades of efforts will be wasted if we are unable to protect the base from where our nation will rise to the heights of economic sovereignty and ideological maturity thus truly becoming Quaid\u2019s Pakistan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Like many countries in the past, we have also subjected to wars, terrorism and economic strangulation that has broken many countries, but Alhamdulliah! we have survived. Now, it is only through the synergy and actualization of our true national potential that we shall rise and progress.”<\/div>\n
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“The enemies who plotted our doom and destruction are watching us with disdain. Having failed and feeling frustrated, they have now subjected us to a 24\/7 hybrid war. This war is not fought in the battle fields but in the minds. In previous wars, soldiers were taking the brunt on the frontline; in this new war, however, leadership at all levels is the target. It is a huge challenge that you will be confronted with from the day one. Please keep in mind that not only you have to discern light from the darkness, but also protect your men from sedition. The best way to do it, is to just follow the SOPs, traditions and time tested ethos of the Army. Remember, we are all soldiers of Pakistan regardless of our caste, creed, sect and ethnicity and we will always stand together as one, as this is our strength.”<\/div>\n
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The objective of hybrid war is to target the sense of hope in Pakistan and to perpetuate the perception of \u201cYahan Kuch Acha Nahi ho Sakta\u201d. Let me tell you, \u201cYahan Sub Acha Hoga\u201d. We Pakistanis always find a way, and that we will \u201cInshaAllah\u201d<\/div>\n
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“But do not confuse sincere critique from Hybrid war. Most voices that might seem loud to you, come from a place of love, patriotism and trust and therefore must be heeded. We must listen to our people and apply corrections where needed. These voices are a proof that we are alive and well as a nation, that is moving in the right direction. Our strength is our strong bond with our people, constitution of our country, democracy and the democratic values that our people follow and therefore we shall defend this bond and our democratic values to the hilt”<\/div>\n
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“Our actions are guided by the Constitution and the national interest of Pakistan. You will appreciate that today Pakistan is, Alhamdullilah, secure from military point of view. We continue to support the Government, when ever asked to, as per the law and guidelines of the constitution. We Pakistanis, have proved that we can do wonders when we keep national interest above our parochial, institutional and personal interests. Our fight against, terrorism, COVID, floods and our response to Locust threat is a testimony to both our capacity to work and deliver.”<\/div>\n
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These are important undertakings and Pakistan Army is proud to support the Nation as it has always supported us especially when we were fighting the physical enemies of Pakistan. It is my prayer and wish that tomorrow, when one of you stands at my place, you stand as the military leader of a Pakistan that has arrived at its rightful place as a happy and prosperous homeland where Muslims of South Asia will have finally found their panacea of a modern Islamic state but also, where all minorities are equally happy and are considered valuable citizens – and where all institutions stand equally robust and capable in service of the nation.<\/div>\n
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You are being asked to stand firm in very difficult times but stand you must. We must not be complacent so close to the finish line.<\/div>\n
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