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Pakistan army warns against May‑9‑style unrest at Rawalpindi commanders’ conference
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir told senior commanders that attempts to create violent agitation will be dealt with under the rule of law.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan’s top military leadership warned that any effort to provoke May‑9‑style violence will face decisive action, the Daily Times reported.
What happened
The warning was issued during the 277th Corps Commanders’ Conference in Rawalpindi on Friday, chaired by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
What was said
According to the Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement cited by the Daily Times, the commanders said attempts to create violent agitation would be handled "according to the rule of law without discrimination" and would meet "decisive action".
How it came about
The forum reviewed the prevailing security situation, counter‑terrorism efforts and intelligence‑based operations, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s right to take targeted action against terrorism linked to Afghanistan.
Key facts
- The 277th Corps Commanders’ Conference was held in Rawalpindi on 2 Oct 2026. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir chaired the conference. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Commanders warned that any attempt to create May‑9‑like violence would face decisive action under the rule of law. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The meeting also reviewed counter‑terrorism operations and affirmed Pakistan’s right to target terrorism linked to Afghanistan. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Pakistan Army vows action against May 9-like violence”
