Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reaffirmed Pakistan Army's support to the Kashmir cause and the people of Indian occupied Kashmir.

Addressing a ceremony in connection with Defence and Martyrs' Day held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi last night, the COAS said the world must know that without peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue, peace and stability will remain elusive in the region.

Chief of Army Staff said Pakistan's Armed Forces are capable to fight all external and internal threats in a befitting manner and that Pakistan has achieved self-sustainability in defence capabilities and made the country's defence impenetrable.

The Army Chief said the Armed Forces, with the support of the nation, have achieved unprecedented successes in the fight against terrorism and in bringing normalcy to the country.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa termed restoring peace in war-torn Afghanistan mandatory for sustainable development of the South Asian region.

He said inclusive setup in Afghanistan is expected and it will definitely change the fate of the war-hit country.