Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Aamer Raza said on Saturday that Pakistan would not tolerate cross-border aggression or any violation of its sovereign borders. He warned that any miscalculation by an adversary would be met with a response that the initiator could not anticipate. He made the remarks as chief guest at a passing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul.
The ceremony marked the graduation of the 154th PMA Long Course, the 39th Technical Graduate Course, the 73rd Integrated Course and the 28th Lady Cadet Course. Raza, who served as reviewing officer, said there was no space for conflict or war in a nuclearised environment. He added that the armed forces were ready to defend every part of the country.
Warning over cross-border aggression at PMA Kakul
Raza told the audience that adversaries should not read Pakistan’s restraint as a lack of resolve. He said that protecting the country’s territorial integrity was absolute and non-negotiable. He described Pakistan as a peace-loving nation that had consistently prioritised restraint, dialogue and regional stability.
He said the nation and its defenders had borne the heaviest burden of sacrifice in pursuit of that goal. Raza’s comments focused on the country’s readiness to respond to threats while maintaining its commitment to peace.
Hybrid threats and remarks on India and Kashmir
Turning to what he called hybrid and sub-conventional threats, Raza said adversaries were trying to drive a wedge between the people and the armed forces. He said this was being done through disinformation and narrative warfare. He accused hostile elements of exploiting internal vulnerabilities to build proxy instruments against national unity.
Raza claimed that India had failed in Operation Sindoor. He said New Delhi now sought to weaken social cohesion by escalating proxy terrorism. He urged the cadets to remain immune to malicious propaganda.
On Kashmir, Raza said the dispute remained the unfinished agenda of partition. He said the sacrifices of Kashmiris in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir would never be forgotten. He added that Pakistan would continue to support their struggle in line with their aspirations and relevant UN resolutions.
Middle East, Palestine and advice to graduating cadets
Raza also spoke about the Middle East, saying recent shifts in global geopolitics, particularly amid heightened conflict in the region, had highlighted Pakistan’s strategic importance. He pointed to the Islamabad Accord as evidence of the country’s role in restoring regional stability. He said the Makkah accord was a continuation of the same vision of lasting peace.
On Palestine, Raza said the nation remained resolute and unwavering in its diplomatic, moral and political support. He described the targeting of non-combatants and the destruction of civilian infrastructure as serious violations of international law.
Addressing the graduates, Raza said disruptive technology had fundamentally changed the character of modern warfare. He said the armed forces had carried out a swift multi-domain transformation, and that officers must preempt and master innovation. He said leadership, built on character, courage, professional competence and comradeship, remained the decisive factor in battle. He also congratulated the parents of the cadets and the graduating officers from several countries, as well as the winners of the President’s Gold Medal and other honours.
