General Sahir Shamshad Mirza highlights Pakistan’s role in regional peace at Islamabad Symposium

ISLAMABAD: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), attended the closing ceremony of the ‘Islamabad Symposium 2025’, as Chief Guest, organised by NIPS, NUST.

While addressing the audience at the ceremony, Chairman JCSC expressed his gratitude towards all speakers and panelists for their valuable insights and highlighted the evolving global and regional environment.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s active role towards promoting regional peace and stability, in balancing the relationship between Global North and Global South through dialogue, dignity and principled diplomacy.

Emphasizing the need to replace confrontation with cooperation, CJCSC noted that Pakistan remains guided by a vision of coexistence rooted in mutual respect and international law.

The Chairman JCSC reiterated Pakistan’s consistent support for the just and peaceful resolution of disputes, including those of Palestine and Jammu & Kashmir.

He said that standing at the crossroads of regions and civilizations, Pakistan continues to uphold restraint and constructive engagement — seeking to bridge divides and foster a balanced global order built on justice, equity and mutual respect.

The event was attended by members of the academia, bureaucrats, foreign ambassadors, representatives of the business community, students and faculty from leading universities.

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