RAWALPINDI: Army’s senior leadership on Tuesday said that peace and stability in the region are fundamentally dependent on collective restraint, responsibility, and respect for sovereignty. A statement issued by the military’s media wing after the 275th Corps Commanders’ Conference reported that this position was discussed in detail.
The meeting was chaired at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military leadership’s remarks come amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The confrontation began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February and later expanded into a wider regional crisis, affecting maritime traffic routes and involving attacks across Gulf states.
Although the situation is currently on hold under a fragile ceasefire, the truce continues to face periodic strain.
During deliberations on the regional security situation, the Corps Commanders’ Conference observed that evolving geopolitical developments carry important implications for peace and stability in the region, the ISPR statement said.
The senior military leadership stressed the need for restraint and warned against escalation, while also acknowledging Pakistan’s consistent and responsible approach in promoting stability and supporting efforts to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
According to ISPR, the forum reiterated that lasting peace and stability in the region depend directly on mutual restraint, accountability, and respect for the sovereignty of all states.
While presiding over the session, CDF Munir expressed satisfaction over the Pakistan Armed Forces’ high level of operational preparedness, professionalism, and combat readiness.
He also praised commanders and military formations for their firm commitment, vigilance, and successful conduct of counter-terrorism operations across the country.
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
The ISPR statement further said that the conference conducted a comprehensive review of both internal and external security environments and resolved to sustain the current operational momentum to effectively dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt their support systems, and deny them any operational space within Pakistan.
Participants also took note of the continued weakening of terrorist groups and their support infrastructure through Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was initiated by Pakistan’s armed forces on the night of February 26 following cross-border firing by the Afghan Taliban. The operation also targets militant hideouts.
Pakistan has repeatedly alleged that the Afghan interim government has allowed space to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). United Nations monitoring reports over the past two years have also pointed to the presence of TTP elements in eastern Afghanistan, although the Afghan Taliban deny providing support.
The ISPR said the Corps Commanders’ Conference noted that what it described as the “irrational and misguided policy” of the Afghan Taliban regime in providing safe havens to khawarij and other terrorist organisations—while ignoring the interests of the Afghan people—is increasingly proving counterproductive and has become fully exposed.
The forum also took notice of what it termed a propaganda campaign by the Afghan Taliban aimed at falsely portraying Pakistan as targeting civilians inside Afghanistan.
The army leadership described such narratives as part of a coordinated disinformation effort by the regime to divert attention from internal failures and project a victim narrative.
The ISPR statement added that the forum categorically rejected these allegations, reaffirming that Pakistan’s defensive actions are precise, targeted, and exclusively directed at infiltrators, terrorist hideouts, and their support infrastructure.
Marka-i-Haq
ISPR further stated that participants of the meeting congratulated the nation and the armed forces on the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq, calling it a defining moment that reflects national unity, collective determination, and an unwavering resolve to protect Pakistan’s sovereignty at all costs.
Marka-i-Haq refers to the period of conflict between Pakistan and India last year. It began with the Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22 and concluded with Pakistan’s Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and a ceasefire on May 10.
According to ISPR, the conference emphasised that national observance of Marka-i-Haq sends a clear message to what it described as India’s “hubristic political mindset” that the Pakistani nation remains united, resilient, and fully prepared.
It further highlighted the unbreakable bond between the people, government, and armed forces of Pakistan, which stand together as “Bunyanum Marsoos” in the face of all internal and external challenges.
The forum also strongly condemned ongoing human rights violations, extrajudicial killings, and demographic changes in Indian-occupied Kashmir, reaffirming Pakistan’s continued diplomatic, political, and moral support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle.
The statement added that the participants paid tribute to the martyrs of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilians who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country.
Honouring their sacrifices, the forum said that the legacy of martyrs remains the foundation of Pakistan’s national security, unity, and resilience.
Concluding the conference, CDF Munir instructed commanders to maintain the highest standards of vigilance, operational preparedness, and adaptability in response to evolving threats.
He further stressed sustained professional excellence, integrated response systems, and proactive strategies to address both conventional and unconventional challenges, according to ISPR.