- Highlights successes in Marka-i-Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, saying responsibility for any future escalation will rest entirely with India
- COAS vows to defend every inch of Pakistan, cautions India against provocation
- Reiterates Pakistan’s support for Kashmir and Palestine based on UN resolutions
- Warns Afghan regime against allowing its soil to be used by terrorist proxies targeting Pakistan
- Says every proxy war launched from neighbouring territory ‘will be razed to dust’
- Says defence pact with Saudi Arabia will strengthen peace and stability in region
KAKUL: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to defend “every inch of its territory” and cautioned India that there was no space for war in a nuclearised environment.
Addressing the passing-out parade of the 152nd PMA Long Course, 26th Lady Cadet Course, and 37th Technical Graduate Course at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, the army chief advised India to resolve all outstanding issues in accordance with international norms and principles of equality and mutual respect.
“I firmly caution the Indian leadership, there is no space for war in a nuclearised environment.
Settle issues with Pakistan as per International norms; on the basis of equality and mutual respect.”
– Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir sends a clear message to India pic.twitter.com/OM0rYxYGI0
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) October 18, 2025
“We will never be intimidated or coerced by your rhetoric and will respond decisively to even a minor provocation without hesitation,” he asserted, warning that responsibility for any future escalation with “catastrophic regional and extra-regional consequences” would rest squarely on India.
Commandant’s Cane for exceptional performance awarded to Under Officer Ms Hadia Faraz & Commandant’s Overseas Medal awarded to Course Sports Sgtt Ms Jannat-ul-Mahwah from the brotherly country of Bangladesh by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the 152nd PMA Passing out #PMA pic.twitter.com/RTt1KG8hWE
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) October 18, 2025
Field Marshal Munir said the recent operations—Marka-i-Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos—had once again demonstrated the competence, professionalism, and multi-domain capabilities of Pakistan’s armed forces, which successfully neutralised all threats and reinforced the nation’s confidence in its military.
He said Pakistan had displayed its operational strength by downing advanced Rafales, targeting multiple bases including S-400 systems, and exhibiting superior strategic preparedness. India’s “politicisation of terrorism” and avoidance of neutral investigations, he said, exposed the vested political interests of its ruling regime.
Address of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the 152nd passing out ceremony of the Pakistan Military Academy pic.twitter.com/t14u0zfBkn
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) October 18, 2025
The COAS paid tribute to the unity and resilience of the Pakistani nation, saying people of “all hues and colours, age, gender, ethnicity or creed stood like a wall of steel,” reflecting renewed national spirit and patriotism.
“Since independence, the armed forces, with the full support of the nation, have defended Pakistan’s internal and external frontiers with unfailing resolve, conviction and pride,” he remarked.
Field Marshal Munir said Pakistan’s recent military success had revived the spirit of earlier victories. “Pakistan once again emerged triumphant against a treacherous enemy blinded by hubris and hegemonic ambitions,” he said, adding that the legitimacy and clarity of Pakistan’s victory had earned the admiration of both the nation and the international community.
The COAS also paid homage to the martyrs and their families, urging the newly commissioned officers to honour their sacrifices through professional excellence and integrity in service.
On regional and global issues, the army chief said Pakistan had emerged as a “net regional stabiliser”, strengthening ties with global powers and Muslim countries and contributing significantly to UN peacekeeping missions.
He said Pakistan’s defence doctrine was built on credible deterrence and perpetual readiness, ensuring the ability to respond “far more forcefully than any aggressor expects.”
Reiterating Pakistan’s principled stance on Kashmir, the COAS questioned how long the Kashmiri people would continue to face oppression and be denied their right to self-determination. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s political, diplomatic, and moral support for the Kashmiri cause in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
On Afghanistan, he urged the Taliban authorities to rein in terrorist proxies operating from Afghan soil, warning that “every proxy war by our neighbours will be razed to dust.”
Field Marshal Munir said the recent strategic mutual defence agreement with Saudi Arabia would contribute to peace and stability in the Middle East and South Asia, calling it a “unique honour for Pakistan’s people and armed forces to serve in defence of the Two Holy Mosques.”
He also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to foster regional peace, including facilitating dialogue with Iran and strengthening relations with other Muslim countries.
The COAS expressed pride in Pakistan’s historic partnership with China, welcomed the revival of ties with the United States, and praised President Donald Trump’s role in promoting peace in conflict zones.
A new chapter of service to the Motherland 🇵🇰
Proud sons and daughters of the soil, Gentlemen Cadets and Lady Cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy’s 152nd Long Course are COMMISSIONED, stepping forward to dedicate their lives to defending Pakistan with unwavering resolve. pic.twitter.com/emPi0KRrU2
— The STRATCOM Bureau (@OSPSF) October 18, 2025
On Palestine, he said Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts had contributed to the recent ceasefire in Gaza, enabling humanitarian relief and reconstruction. Reaffirming Pakistan’s support for the two-state solution, he called for a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, based on pre-1967 borders.
At the outset, the COAS congratulated the graduating cadets for their professionalism and discipline and extended special felicitations to cadets from Malaysia, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Yemen, Mali, Maldives, and Nigeria for completing their training at PMA.
Earlier, the army chief reviewed the parade and presented awards to distinguished cadets. The Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Ahmed Mujtaba Arif Raja of the 152nd PMA Long Course, while the President’s Gold Medal went to Battalion Senior Under Officer Zohair Hussain. Other distinctions were also conferred on outstanding cadets from Pakistan and friendly countries.
