Pakistan will not be intimidated: COAS
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ISLAMABAD: In response to recent anti-Pakistan statements from Indian political leadership, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif stated that Pakistan will not be intimidated by such statements.
"Situation would improve in the days to come and a strategy has been devised in this regard," said Army Chief General Raheel Sharif.
Statement comes after recent sabre-rattling by various Indian political leaders.
General Raheel Sharif was speaking to the mediapersons at the Speaker's reception, after an address by the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain to the joint session of Parliament at Parliament House in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif attended the reception along with President Mamnoon Hussain. They were greeted by Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General Rashad Mehmood and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif.
The military and political leadership of the country informally discussed prevailing security situation across the country.
Speaker of National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq and Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani were also present during the reception.
In reference to General Raheel Sharif's earlier speech at National Defence University (NDU) he said, "A strong response has been given through the speech."
Read: Pakistan and Kashmir are inseparable: General Raheel Sharif
The army chief's statement follows a flurry of similar assertions that India is involved in stoking terrorism across Pakistan. In recent weeks, the military and civilian leadership have expressed serious concerns of India's "nefarious designs", with top government officials saying India is attempting to sabotage Pakistan's historic $46 billion agreement with China.
The Pakistan Army last month asserted that Indian spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is involved in terrorism across Pakistan.
Earlier on Tuesday, Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar had also referred to Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s statement that terrorists had to be neutralised only through terrorists and termed it an open admission that the neighbour was pursuing the policy of state-sponsored terrorism.
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Jun 04, 2015 03:04pm
Nation salutes you General
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Jun 04, 2015 03:09pm
Far better man than political leadership
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Jun 04, 2015 03:10pm
I believe the General. We may not be much of an economic power but we can certainly hurt India militarily, if it comes to that. Recent statements by Indian politicians are dangerous, short sighted and poorly thought out. Clearly they are trying to whip up war hysteria while Pak military is engaged on internal issue. Fall out of chaotic and destabilised Pakistan may be too great for India to handle. India will be beneficiary of a stable prosperous Pakistan. Alas, Indian leaders don't seem to understand that.
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Jun 04, 2015 03:15pm
We have proud of you Mr. Raheel.
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Jun 04, 2015 03:27pm
Pakistan loves General Raheel Sharif. What a man!!! He is very well mature when he gives out statements he doesn't sound desperate or frustrate like Indian leaders and their army cheifs when they give out statements. He picks his words very carefully to match the situation. Bravo
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Jun 04, 2015 03:31pm
Bravo - well said General
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Jun 04, 2015 03:32pm
Hats off Sir, you have done, what the so called politicians did not.
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Jun 04, 2015 03:33pm
your words are louder & higher then the Pakistan Highest mountain K2.
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Jun 04, 2015 03:35pm
All previous Generals engaged us in War but this man is warrior and will rescue Pakistan from all wars and threats. History will be written on him by our next generations.
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Jun 04, 2015 03:42pm
General ! u make over seas pakistanis feel proud too. thanks
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Jun 04, 2015 03:46pm
War paradigm has been changed over the years and it is no more conventional war which is to be fought crossing the borders. The new war paradigm is waging war through proxies. U.S had a proxy war with USSR in Afghanistan. We are facing a proxy war for the last ten years. This is being waged by different spy agencies. So we need to prepare ourselves for this new war paradigm. We need to exploit the weakness of our enemies and try to expose less of our weakness to our enemy.
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Jun 04, 2015 03:47pm
Love this guy.
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Jun 04, 2015 04:03pm
A befitting response to India's threats and acts.
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Jun 04, 2015 04:07pm
Respect to the this General, PK Army and ISI.
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Jun 04, 2015 04:11pm
He is a real General with guts.
I salute u Sir!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jun 04, 2015 04:19pm
The whole nation is with you Sir. Just rein in the political leaders. But please, please do not assume power. It is very much in Pakistan's interest if military remains focused on its jobs and political governments run the country.
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Jun 04, 2015 04:23pm
@Factual In my humble opinion, Indians have made significant inroads into Pakistan now. They were unable to do that in the entire history of Pakistan. Most of it comes from India's use of Afghanistan soil against Pakistan. Part of it also comes from RAW infiltration into Pakistan's political fabric. Time for us to unite and neutralize the new threat from Indian infiltration.
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Jun 04, 2015 05:10pm
@Jawad
He is the only person who always speaks for the nation in every respect,unlike the ruling party who are always tight lipped to speak against the external enemies,mainly the neighbors.
Long live General,long live armed forces.
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Jun 04, 2015 05:34pm
Time to take over General, otherwise India will engulf whole of Pakistan. Moreover, majority of Pakistanis salute and consider you better than political leadership.
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Jun 04, 2015 05:41pm
Beautiful statement by a professional soldier.
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Jun 04, 2015 05:43pm
with you General
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Jun 04, 2015 05:51pm
He speaks like a real man, indian statements look more like "filmi dialogue"
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Jun 04, 2015 05:57pm
Way to go General.
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Jun 04, 2015 06:05pm
"Situation would improve in the days to come and a strategy has been devised in this regard," said Army Chief General Raheel Sharif.
This is what I was waiting to hear. Please do not let the lowly politicians and bureaucrats influence any strategies that are being planned in the interest of our country.
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Jun 04, 2015 06:29pm
I do not count politicians as leaders of Pakistan .Our leaders are from military who are dignified such as G.Raheel Shareef. Way to go General .
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Jun 04, 2015 06:37pm
We'll sort the enemy out
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Jun 04, 2015 06:56pm
While I admire his charismatic leadership, however; General Raheel should avoid making
political statements on issue related to Pakistan's foreign policy. It is the job of Foreign or Defence Minister.
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Jun 04, 2015 06:59pm
We salute you Sir...thanks for all your efforts...We Pakistanis love you...
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Jun 04, 2015 07:03pm
Keep up the good work Hindu Nationalist government you are destroying the image of India around the world.
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Jun 04, 2015 07:06pm
There have been so many antagonistic statements coming our of india lately and I think it is very prudent that our government official continue to take notice and give a befitting reply just as the COAS did. Pakistan and Pakistani's will not tolerate such nonsense no more. Such irresponsible statements from india need to be addressed and responded to appropriately.
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Jun 04, 2015 07:17pm
General, Leaders are like you are born Once in millennium! Kudos to you
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Jun 04, 2015 07:31pm
As a Sikh, I am impressed with the pakistani Generals comments. He is saying his view with calm confidence . As an Indian, I am disgusted with our Government. Instead of being an example of peace , maturity and prosperity, we show ourselves to be warmongers, troublemakers and deceitful.
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Jun 04, 2015 07:35pm
salute to our brave General
Great man true definition of leader
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Jun 04, 2015 07:36pm
Salute to our brave General
True definition of bravery n leader
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Jun 04, 2015 07:38pm
salute to our brave General
True definition of leader
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Jun 04, 2015 08:12pm
@Raza It's nothing but empty Rhetoric.
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Jun 04, 2015 08:15pm
Like gandhiji once said....'an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind' ...this is exactly what is happening between India and Pak.....the best way to resolve a 60 year old vexed problem is to MOVE ON and focus on development
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Jun 04, 2015 08:31pm
true democratic country do not have the voice of army general this loud.
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Jun 04, 2015 08:34pm
Someone said, "Its time to takeover". No sir, No takeover. Let the government do its job and you continue what you are doing. Things will settle down and situation will improve. Whole nation is behind you.
Pskistan Army Zindabad. Raheel Sharif Zindabad.
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Jun 04, 2015 08:35pm
@Biswajeet Singh It's okay. We differentiate between hostile elements like the BJP/RSS and friendly indians like you. We have good admiration for our Sikh brothers.
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Jun 04, 2015 08:49pm
@Pakistan Indeed, look how the Army has made Pakistan into a proud and prosperous nation. Ayub, Zia, Musharraf and now Sharif - they have transformed Pakistan into the envy of the world. Hope the civilians realize the price they pay for what the Army provides.
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Jun 04, 2015 08:53pm
@kamran, Absoultely correct Kamran.
We are proud of you General Raheel Sharif!
Excellent General!
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Jun 04, 2015 09:15pm
It is really tough to clear the thorn tree planted by own hands..
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Jun 04, 2015 10:05pm
India is with the civilian democratic government of Pakistan. We expect civilian government of Nawaz sharif to bat for India. These statements only support marshal law in Pakistan which isn't in the interest of India nor of Pakistan civilian government. Pakistan civilian government should support India since its largest democracy in the world and in this region who always stood for Pakistan democracy and against marshal law of Pakistan Army. Civilian governments of India and Pakistan can solve all outstanding issues bilaterally between the two countries by Aman Ki Asha, Pakistan army should stop interfering between the two civilian governments who are elected by the people of respective countries. Pakistan army isn't the representative of Pakistani people, Pak army should stay in it place and not transgress.
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Jun 04, 2015 10:07pm
India is with Mr. Nawaz sharif go and take on your army we are with you completely.
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Jun 04, 2015 10:15pm
That` s the attitude we need. We are sovereign but India mentally disturbed since 1947 on this miracle.
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Jun 04, 2015 10:30pm
@Maryam Abbasi Three salutes! Looks like he is three times better than previous Generals who won us three wars before!
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Jun 04, 2015 10:58pm
I agree with Biswajeet Singh. I am an Indian and I'm totally mystified (and frankly, a little mortified) regarding the irresponsible statements coming out of our government.
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Jun 04, 2015 11:49pm
That's the wording India needed !
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Jun 05, 2015 12:12am
love and respect for the general. MashaAllah
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Jun 05, 2015 12:31am
@Biswajeet Singh Thank you for being neutral Sir.
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Jun 05, 2015 12:58am
This general is setting up a high benchmark for his successors. He is there to do the job and is capable of finishing the task at hand. He had done his homework before he even took charge of his office, decided to carry out the operation zrb -e- azb on the second day. His intentions are clear, save and build Pakistan. I wish he had been chosen over Kayani, we would have been in a better position by now.
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Jun 05, 2015 01:34am
Pakistan Zindabad.
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Jun 05, 2015 02:38am
Great. At least there is somebody amongst hundreds of "movers and shakers" in the land of the pure to call a spade a spade. Well done, keep it up and hang on tough.
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