Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir warned India that in a nuclear environment, there was “no room for war” between the two countries, reaffirming that Pakistan’s armed forces were fully prepared to defend every inch of the homeland.
Speaking at the handover parade of cadets of 152nd PMA Long Course, 37th Higher Technical Course, 71st Integrated Course and 26th Lady Cadet Course at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, COAS Munir said the Army, with the full support of the nation, “has left no stone unturned in the external and internal defense of the motherland.”
The marshal presented awards to the distinguished cadets during the parade. The coveted Sword of Honor was awarded to Academy Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Ahmed Mujtaba Arif Raja of the 152nd PMA Long Course.
The President’s Gold Medal to Battalion Senior Noncommissioned Officer Zohair Hussain of the 152nd PMA Long Course. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Overseas Committee Gold Medal awarded to Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Tekraj of the Friendly Country Company of the 152nd PMA Long Course.
The Chief of Army Staff Sniper Medal was awarded to gentleman cadet Syed Hashir Hassan of 152nd PMA Long Course. The Chief of Army Staff, Cane, was awarded to Officer Shaheer Ali of the 37th Higher Technical Course.
Overseas Commander’s Medal to Sports Sergeant of Most Jannatul Mawa Course of 26th Lady Cadet Course. The Commander’s Rods were awarded to Course Officer Sayed Abdul Hadi of the 71st Integrated Course and Course Officer Hadia Fayyaz of the 26th Lady Cadet Course.
“I extend my congratulations to the cadets from Bangladesh, Iraq, Mali, Maldives, Nigeria, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Yemen for completing their training at this prestigious institution,” he said.
40 cadets from several friendly countries, including Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Mali, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Bangladesh and Nigeria, graduated from the Pakistan Military Academy.
He said: “I assure the nation that, God willing, we will not allow an inch of this sacred land to be ceded to the enemy.”
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Referring to recent regional tensions, Field Marshal Munir said that “in a nuclear environment, there is no room for war” and warned India that its continued aggression risked destabilizing the region. He added that the enemy’s use of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij as “mercenaries” exposes its “cowardly, hypocritical and odious face” to the world.
“Fitna al-Khawarij” is the term used to refer to terrorists affiliated with the banned group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), while “Fitna al-Hindustan” refers to extremist proxies backed by India. COAS Munir said both these pose threats to peace and are being confronted decisively.
He noted that Pakistan’s recent military operations Marka-e-Haq and Bunyanum Marsoos had boosted national confidence by defeating the enemy with its professional skills and determination. The armed forces, he said, destroyed many enemy bases, including S-400 systems, demonstrating Pakistan’s multi-domain warfare capabilities.
Field Marshal Munir called Pakistan’s victory in the May 2025 conflict with India a “decisive” moment that won the respect of the international community. He accused India of presenting “fabricated evidence” and politicizing terrorism for domestic political purposes.
Condemning Indian state-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to provide political, diplomatic and moral support to the Kashmiri people until the dispute is resolved in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions and aspirations.
Commenting on Afghanistan, COAS Munir urged the Taliban regime to curb proxy militants using Afghan soil to launch attacks inside Pakistan. He said the recent border clashes, triggered by unprovoked Afghan firing, provoked a quick and precise response from Pakistan, leading to a 48-hour ceasefire.
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Marshal Munir also highlighted the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) signed with Saudi Arabia in September 2025, describing it as a step towards strengthening peace and stability in the Middle East and South Asia.
He condemned Israeli aggression in Gaza, which he said killed thousands of civilians, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestine.
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Concluding his speech, Field Marshal Munir paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers, citizens and professionals from all walks of life, recognizing their contributions to the strength and resilience of the nation.
