Extremists won’t be allowed to impose their ideology: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said Khawarij or extremists would not be allowed to impose their outdated ideology on the country.The army chief stated this during an interactive session with students of various universities. He said, “We take pride in our religion, culture, and traditions”.Gen Asim Munir emphasized the strong bond between the Pakistani people, especially the youth, and the Pakistan Army. He said that the attempts by hostile elements to create a rift between the military and the people have always failed and will continue to fail.As long as the nation, particularly the youth, stands together, the Pakistan Army will never be defeated, he said. “We fight like comrades and that our most important identity is Pakistan,” he said.Hitting out at extremists, he said: “What kind of Sharia or religion are these Khawarij talking about? We will never let them impose their outdated ideology on our country.”He also stated that the brave people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan stand like an iron wall against terrorists.He highlighted that armed forces are still fighting against terrorists on a daily basis.Islam was the first religion to honor women whether they are mothers, wives, or sisters, he said and asked: “Who gave the Khawarij authority to take away their (women) rights?”“No one can take that away. We will never allow such misguided groups to impose their values ​​on our country,” he asserted.The Army Chief said armed forces are fighting the chaos caused by the Khawarij, who are misinterpreting Islam and violating its teachings.”Islam’s directives regarding such elements are very clear, and those who surrender to the state can expect mercy,” he remarked.