‘Army to firmly back economic efforts’

——- COAS asserts Pakistan Army as National Army to leave no stone unturned for national security, development
——- Says we take pride in our unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan
——- Adds “we stand with and pray for the resilient people of Palestine and held Kashmir

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Sunday New Year’s Eve vowed that Pakistan Army as a National Army will leave no stone unturned to contribute to the cause of na-tional security and development.
The Army Chief’s message on the occasion of New Year shared by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reiterated the Armed Force’s resolve of national service and protection despite all odds.
The Army Chief said, “Pakistan Army as a National Army will leave no stone unturned to contribute to the cause of national security and development. We take pride in our unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan. (Pakistan Army and the nation are one). No one can defeat the spirit of Pakistan”.
The Military’s media wing said a challenging yet momentous year of 2023 was over. Pakistan Armed Forces wish a happy new year to the proud and honourable people of Pakistan. The year 2024 is of immense significance for Pakistan both internally and externally. Pakistan Armed Forces reinforce the patriotic spirit of serving the motherland, a land of immeasurable bounties and countless opportunities.
Undoubtedly, our great nation will rise, in line with the dreams of our forefathers and aspirations of the people of Pakistan. Surely a bright future for the coming generations awaits us, Insha Allah (God Willing).
In line with the directive of the prime minister of Pakistan, it said, “We stand with and pray for the re-silient people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir and hope that the New Year will bring relief in their sufferings from Tyrannical regimes.”
Earlier, The armed forces of Pakistan extended New Year wishes to the nation on Sunday. In a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), it was conveyed, “Pakistan Armed Forces wish a happy new year to the proud and honourable people of Pakistan.”
While acknowledging the challenges of the outgoing year, the armed forces expressed hope that 2024 would be of immense significance for Pakistan both internally and externally.
“Pakistan Armed Forces reinforce the patriotic spirit of serving the motherland, a land of immeasura-ble bounties and countless opportunities,” the statement highlighted.
“Undoubtedly, our great nation will rise, aligning with the dreams of our forefathers and the aspira-tions of the people of Pakistan. A bright future for the coming generations awaits us, InshaAllah,” it added.
The military, in the statement, emphasised its commitment to stand with and pray for the resilient people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, in accordance with the directive of the prime minister. It expressed hope that the New Year would bring relief from the sufferings im-posed by tyrannical regimes.
“Pakistan Army, as a national force, will leave no stone unturned to contribute to the cause of national security and development. We take pride in our unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan,” the armed forces asserted.
The statement affirmed the unity of Pakistan’s armed forces and its people.
It also carried Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir’s resolve that “no one can defeat the spirit of Pakistan.” –Agencies