Rawalpindi:
The chief of staff of the army (COAS), General Syed Asim Munnir, urged University and students from across the country on Wednesday to reduce the `Pakistanat ” and endeavor to ‘Excellence in their academic activities and develop skills that would allow them to contribute positively to national progress.
Addressing a gathering of university and collegial students, representing young people from all of Pakistan, the head of the army stressed the importance of “the history, culture and values of Pakistan in the intellectual development of our Young people, “said inter-service public relations (ISPR) in a press release.
In his speech, according to the army media wing, the army chief shared a perspective on the impact of the external environment on Pakistan, in particular the threat of cross -border terrorism. He also underlined the role of the Pakistani army in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and integrity.
He praised young people for their “energy, creativity and capacity” to innovate, declaring that they were the future leaders of Pakistan. He encouraged students to aim for excellence in their academic activities and to develop skills that would allow them to contribute positively to the country’s progress.
On this occasion, General Asim Munnir honored the sacrifices of the people of Pakistan in the fight of the nation against the threat of terrorism and appreciated their support resolved to the armed forces and the organizations of strengthening laws (Lea).