Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s Historic and Unambiguous Address at PMA Kakul
“Pakistan’s Defence Doctrine Rests on Faith, Credible Deterrence and Unshakable Resolve”
Independent Report
Kakul, Abbottabad — 18 October 2025:
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, reviewed the passing-out parade of the 152nd PMA Long Course, 71st Integrated Course, 26th Lady Cadet Course, and 37th Technical Graduate Course, addressing cadets from Pakistan and ten friendly countries including Bangladesh, Iraq, Mali, Maldives, Nigeria, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Yemen.
Beginning with “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem,” the Field Marshal extended heartfelt congratulations to the graduating cadets and their instructors, calling PMA “a cradle of courage, sacrifice and discipline.” He paid rich tribute to Pakistan’s Armed Forces for their historic role in defending the nation’s sovereignty and dignity.
Defence & National Triumph
Recalling the recent Operation Ma’raka-e-Haq / Bunyan-ul-Marsoos, he said Pakistan’s victory once again proved the professionalism and determination of the Armed Forces.
> “By Allah’s grace and the nation’s unity, Pakistan stood like a wall of steel,” he declared.
“Our Forces neutralized all threats, downed Rafale jets, destroyed multiple enemy bases including S-400 systems, and demonstrated mastery in multi-domain warfare.”
He asserted that Pakistan’s defence doctrine is anchored in credible deterrence, constant readiness, and intellectual modernization — assuring the nation that “we shall not lose even an inch of this sacred land.”
Message to India
> “There is no space for war in a nuclearized environment,” he cautioned the Indian leadership.
“Settle core disputes with Pakistan based on equality and mutual respect. Any provocation will meet a decisive response beyond proportions. The onus of escalation lies solely with India.”
He warned that any aggression would have “catastrophic regional consequences.”
Global Vision & Alliances
Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s standing as a “Net Regional Stabilizer,” noting deepening partnerships with Muslim countries, the strategic defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, the enduring all-weather friendship with China, and renewed engagement with the United States.
He emphasized Pakistan’s consistent moral stance on Kashmir and Palestine, condemning Indian oppression in IIOJK and Israel’s aggression in Gaza.
> “Palestine’s pain and Kashmiri subjugation remain festering wounds on the conscience of humanity,” he said, reaffirming support for a Two-State Solution and UN-mandated justice.
Faith, Youth & National Resilience
Saluting martyrs, ghazis, and their families, the Army Chief said:
> “You are heirs of martyrs — live worthy of their memory. Victory is not by rhetoric but by training, character, and courage.”
He urged cadets to embrace innovation, intellectual readiness, ethical leadership, and clarity of mind amid misinformation and digital manipulation:
> “Clarity is power — think critically, stand firm, and remain unyielding.”
Concluding with Qur’anic and Quaid-e-Azam’s words, he reaffirmed:
> “Pakistan’s flag will, Insha’Allah, continue to rise because its defenders — the Pakistani nation — never fail.”
> “Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad ! Pakistan Hamesha Paindabad !”
