Pakistan army reviews US-Iran stand-off, Indian rhetoric on Kashmir

RAWALPINDI: The corps commanders of Pakistan army on Tuesday responded to Indian army chief’s recent statements on Azad Kashmir, terming it as an irresponsible rhetoric with implications on regional peace and stability.”

The 228th Corps Commanders’ Conference presided by General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was held at GHQ, according to ISPR.

The Forum reviewed geo strategic, regional and national security environment and discussed internal security, situation along borders, Line of Control (LOC) and Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K).

It further reviewed evolving security situation in the Middle East with reference to US-Iran stand off and it’s implications on regional peace and stability.

Taking account of repeated provocative statements of Indian military leadership regarding aggression against Pakistan, the corps commanders termed it as an irresponsible rhetoric with implications on regional peace and stability.

“Pakistan is one of the lead participants with significant contributions towards peace and stability efforts in the region. We shall continue to play our responsible and positive role towards this end without compromising national security and defence of the motherland at whatever cost,” General Bajwa saidrmy.