The Pakistan Army on Friday pledged a “firm and decisive” reaction to any Indian attempt to initiate war, asserting that the will of the Pakistani people “will be upheld at all costs.”
The declaration came during a Special Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) meeting chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi.
The CCC was convened in the wake of India’s provocative actions following the recent Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
India has blamed Pakistan for the attack. Islamabad denies responsibility and is calling for a neutral probe.
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The forum reaffirmed the Pakistan Armed Forces’ unflinching resolve to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity against any form of aggression or misadventure.
The forum assessed the prevailing geo-strategic situation with special focus on Pakistan-India ties and broader regional security dynamics. It voiced serious alarm over India’s recurring pattern of exploiting crises for political and military objectives.
Participants noted a predictable template where domestic governance failures are externalised through escalatory actions against Pakistan.
The forum recalled how, in 2019, India exploited the Pulwama incident to unilaterally revoke Article 370 and alter the status quo in IIOJK.
“In a similar vein, the recent Pahalgam episode is viewed as part of a deliberate strategy to distract Pakistan from its western front and its focused efforts towards economic revival, two fronts where Pakistan is reportedly making decisive gains,” the statement said.
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These diversionary tactics, the forum warned, are also aimed at providing operational breathing space to Indian terror proxies operating in the region and will not succeed.
Expressing deep concern, the forum also highlighted India’s exploitation of the Pahalgam incident to undermine the longstanding Indus Waters Treaty, in a move perceived as an attempt to usurp Pakistan’s legitimate and inalienable water rights.
It termed this effort a dangerous attempt to weaponise water, posing a direct threat to the livelihood and food security of over 240 million Pakistanis and further destabilising the South Asian strategic environment.
The forum also voiced serious alarm over credible intelligence pointing to direct Indian military and intelligence involvement in orchestrating terrorist activities inside Pakistan. These state-sponsored actions were described as blatant violations of international norms and universally unacceptable.
While reaffirming Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to peace, regional stability, and prosperity, the forum made clear that any attempt to impose war will be met with a “sure and decisive” response.
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It stated unequivocally that the aspirations and will of the Pakistani people will be upheld at all costs.
The forum further underscored that Pakistan’s path toward development will not be derailed by terrorism, coercion, or aggression, whether conducted directly or via proxies. It vowed that any deliberate attempts at destabilisation by the Indian government will be confronted with resolve and strategic clarity.
The meeting concluded with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir expressing full confidence in the operational readiness, deterrence posture, and morale of all formations and strategic forces of the Pakistan Armed Forces, reaffirming their ability to defend the nation across the full threat spectrum.
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