Pakistan fully capable of responding effectively to any threat: Army Chief

HeadlinesPakistan fully capable of responding effectively to any threat: Army Chief

KAKUL: Pakistan is fully capable of responding effectively to any threat, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Saturday, adding that despite the current focus on internal security, the armed forces remain fully prepared to defeat an external direct threat.

“Pakistan is a peace loving country. Our quest for peace is essentially based on a genuine desire to improve our lot and that of our future generations. Let no one see it as a weakness,” Army Chief said while addressing Cadets Passing Out Parade at PMA Kakul on Saturday.

“We have exercised restraint in the face of some very belligerent statements in recent months. Let it suffice to say that Pakistan is fully capable of responding effectively to any threat. Despite our current focus on internal security, we remain fully prepared to defeat an external direct threat,” he said.

Army Chief said with a strong Pak Army and the nation standing with it united‚ no harm can ever come to Pakistan.

General Kayani assured that regardless of odds‚ Pakistan Army will keep on doing its best towards our common dream for a truly Islamic Republic of Pakistan envisioned by the Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal.

He congratulated all the graduating cadets on successful completion of their basic military training.

DND

Asad Haroon
Asad Haroon
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