Army’s honour is nation’s pride: Punjab speaker

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that the Pakistan Armed Forces are a symbol

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that the Pakistan Armed Forces are a symbol of national pride and no one should be allowed to harm their reputation.

He made these remarks while addressing a seminar in Lahore on “Countering Terrorism and the Role of the Armed Forces.”

Malik said hostile forces were working against Pakistan and claimed that India’s intelligence agency RAW was supporting elements involved in anti-Pakistan activities.

He said the military’s political role has been a subject of discussion, but past political decisions and circumstances must also be considered while analysing the issue.

The speaker also commented on recent remarks about martyrs, saying Maulana Fazlur Rehman is a respected political figure but should apologise over his statement regarding the country’s fallen soldiers.

Chairman Kashmir Committee Rana Qasim Noon said the entire nation stood with the armed forces. He said terrorism was a major challenge affecting Pakistan and other countries.

Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir said defeating terrorism required collective efforts and self-accountability.

Director General Civil Services Academy Khawaja Farhan said national progress depends on respecting all state institutions and working together.

The seminar was attended by several former military officials, civil society representatives and journalists. Speakers included Ex-Servicemen Society Chief Coordinator Aziz Ahmed Awan, Rear Admiral (retd) Naveed Ahmed Rizvi, Major General (retd) Muhammad Naeem and senior journalist Wasif Nagi. They discussed security challenges and the role of institutions in maintaining peace and stability.