Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) General Syed Aamer Raza, while affirming that the armed forces stood prepared to defend every inch of the sacred motherland at all costs, warned on Saturday that Pakistan would not tolerate any cross-border aggression or violation of the country's borders.
"There is no space for conflict or war in a nuclearised environment, and any miscalculation will be met with a response far beyond the imagination or calculation of the initiator," General Aamer said, adding that for those who harbour hostile designs across the country's borders, the stance of the armed forces remains resolute and unambiguous.
He was addressing the passing-out parade of cadets of the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course, and 28th Lady Cadet Course at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul. Cadets from several friendly countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Yemen, also graduated.
The CNSC reviewed the parade and awarded distinguished cadets. The Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar; the President's Gold Medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas; and the Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal to Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan from Bangladesh.
General Aamer Raza maintained that any fresh activity from across the border would be met with a strike even bigger than the last. He noted that in the 'post-truth era,' adversaries seek to drive a wedge between the armed forces and the people through calculated disinformation.
"Hostile elements actively attempt to exploit internal vulnerabilities to cultivate proxy instruments against our national unity," he said. General Raza reiterated that Pakistan remains a peace-loving nation, prioritising restraint and regional stability.
He concluded that the rapid proliferation of disruptive technology has altered modern warfare, and the Pakistan armed forces have undertaken a swift multidomain transformation to fortify the military posture. The ceremony was attended by senior military officials, diplomats, and families of the graduating cadets, highlighting the international cooperation fostered by the institution.
The event concluded with a spectacular fly-past by the Pakistan Air Force, showcasing the operational readiness and technological prowess of the country's aerial defense capabilities. General Raza's address serves as a stern reminder to regional actors that Pakistan's commitment to sovereignty remains the cornerstone of its national security policy.