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ISLAMABAD:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has underscored the state’s duty to guard the general public from the hazards and chaos attributable to social media.
Addressing a National Youth Convention in Islamabad on Wednesday, the place Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was additionally in attendance, the military chief emphasised the significance of safeguarding the nation from the disruptive affect of on-line platforms.
“A powerful bond between the individuals, the federal government, and the army is the assure of Pakistan’s safety and growth,” General Munir said.
He expressed confidence within the nation’s future, mentioning that the “sparkle within the eyes” of the youth is an indication of hope and safety for Pakistan.
The military chief highlighted the worth of an unbiased state, urging the viewers to think about the struggles of these in areas like Libya, Syria, Kashmir, and Gaza. “To perceive freedom’s price, take a look at their plight,” he mentioned.
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Addressing the youth straight, he famous, “Knowledge is what units an individual aside.” He additionally reminded them of the significance of resilience, quoting the Quran, “Do individuals assume that they are going to be left alone as a result of they are saying: ‘We imagine,’ and won’t be examined?”
General Munir dismissed the narrative of Pakistan’s impending financial collapse, asking rhetorically, “Where are those that predicted Pakistan’s default now?”
He declared Pakistan’s youth because the nation’s Most worthy asset, vowing, “We won’t let it go to waste.” The military chief concluded his tackle by reciting a verse from Allama Iqbal: “The destiny of countries lies within the fingers of people; each particular person is a star within the future of the nation.”
During a subsequent Q&A session, General Munir addressed issues in regards to the current unrest in Parachinar, urging tribal leaders to work collectively to resolve native disputes. He praised the individuals of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for his or her unwavering assist of the Pakistan Army within the combat towards terrorism over the previous 22 years.
“I’ve religion that Allah will grant us a decisive victory towards terrorism,” he concluded.
