PAK-KAYANI 2 LST

"But at the same time, (the Pakistan Army) will
continue to maintain the necessary wherewithal to deter and if
required, defeat any aggressive design in any form or shape i.
e. a firmed up 'proactive strategy' or a 'cold start
doctrine'," Kayani was quoted saying in a statement issued by
the Inter-Services Public Relations.
"The Pakistan Army is fully alert and alive to the
full spectrum of threat which continues to exist in
conventional and unconventional domains. Pakistan is not
oblivious to the unprecedented acquisition of sophisticated
military hardware, synergized with an offensive military
doctrine," he said.
Kayani further stated that "peace and stability in
South Asia and beyond is the logical and fundamental principle
underlining the security calculus/paradigm of Pakistan".
The Pakistan Army "stands committed and prepared to
respond to any existing, potential or emerging threat", he
said.
"An army supported by 170 million people, with faith
in Allah, is a formidable force to reckon with," Kayani said.
Pakistan's Foreign Office had on Thursday criticised
the new doctrine.
Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said the doctrine
"betray a hostile intent as well as a hegemonic and jingoistic
mindset which is quite out of step with the realities of our
time".
The strong reactions from the Pakistani government and
military came after the local media extensively reported on
the doctrine. PTI