KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has urged the country’s students to be “self-responsible” and focus on their duties instead of engaging in “baseless criticism”, Dawn.com reported on Sunday, quoting state-run Radio Pakistan.

COAS Munir on Friday inaugurated the CMH Institute of Medical Sciences in Bahawalpur, where he engaged with students from various universities, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations.

During his interaction with students, the army chief stressed the “importance of self-responsibility”, saying “each of us must focus on our own duties and performance instead of engaging in baseless criticism”.

According to the ISPR statement, the army chief underscored the army’s commitment to nurturing the nation’s youth and lauded its role in shaping Pakistan’s future. He reaffirmed the “army’s support for initiatives that empower young talent”.

According to ISPR, Gen Munir encouraged students to pursue academic excellence with dedication and equip themselves with skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Last month, the army chief had addressed a gathering of university and college students in Rawalpindi, where he emphasised the need to imbibe “Pakistaniat”.

“As long as great mothers continue to sacrifice their children for Pakistan and the youth stand united with the armed forces, nobody can harm the country,” the COAS was quoted as saying.

Published in Dawn, March 3rd, 2025