Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir warned India that in a nuclear environment, “there is no place for war” between the two countries, reaffirming that the Pakistan Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend every inch of the homeland.
Speaking at the passing out parade of cadets of 152nd PMA Long Course, 37th Postgraduate Technical Course, 71st Integrated Course and 26th Lady Cadet Course at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, COAS Munir said that the army, with the full support of the nation, “has left no stone unturned in the external and internal defense of the homeland”.
During the parade, the field marshal presented awards to the distinguished cadets. The coveted Sword of Honor was awarded to Academy Senior Warrant Officer Ahmed Mujtaba Arif Raja of the 152nd PMA Long Course.
President’s Gold Medal to Zohair Hussain Battalion Senior Warrant Officer of the 152nd PMA Long Course. Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal to Junior Deputy Chief Tekraj of 152nd PMA Long Course Friendly Field Company.
The Chief of Army Staff’s Marksman Medal was awarded to Gentleman Cadet Syed Hashir Hassan of the 152nd PMA Long Course. Chief of Army Staff Cane received the Shaheer Ali Non-Commissioned Officer of the Course award from the 37th Postgraduate Technical Course.
Overseas Commander’s Medal to Sports Sergeant Most Jannatul Mawa of 26th Lady Cadet Course. The Commander’s Batons were awarded to Course Warrant Officer Sayed Abdul Hadi of the 71st Integrated Course and Course Warrant 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 various friendly countries including Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Mali, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Bangladesh and Nigeria graduated from Pakistan Military Academy.
He declared: “I assure the nation that, God willing, we will not allow even an inch of this sacred land to be handed over to the enemy.”
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Referring to recent regional tensions, Field Marshal Munir said that “in a nuclear environment, there is no place for war” and warned India that its pursuit of aggression risks destabilizing the region. He added that the enemy’s use of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij as “hired gunmen” exposes their “cowardly, hypocritical and heinous face” to the world.
“Fitna al-Khawarij” is the term used for terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), while “Fitna al-Hindustan” refers to Indian-backed extremist proxies. COAS Munir stated that both represent threats to peace and that they are being confronted decisively.
He noted that Pakistan’s recent military operations Marka-e-Haq and Bunyanum Marsoos had strengthened national confidence by defeating the enemy through professional skill and determination. The Armed Forces, he said, destroyed numerous enemy bases, including S-400 systems, demonstrating Pakistan’s multi-domain warfare capabilities.
Field Marshal Munir referred to Pakistan’s victory in the May 2025 conflict with India as a “defining” moment that earned the respect of the international community. He accused India of presenting “fabricated evidence” and politicizing terrorism for domestic political objectives.
Condemning Indian state terrorism in Kashmir, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to provide political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Kashmir until the dispute is resolved in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and its aspirations.
Commenting on Afghanistan, COAS Munir urged the Taliban regime to curb its militant allies using Afghan soil to launch attacks inside Pakistan. He said the recent border clashes, triggered by unprovoked Afghan firing, prompted a swift and precise Pakistani response, leading to a 48-hour ceasefire.
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Field 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 had 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 Pakistan’s soldiers, citizens and professionals from all walks of life, recognizing their contributions to the nation’s strength and resilience.
