Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has vowed to continue the counterterrorism campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits, saying the armed forces will “hit them hard wherever they are”.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Munir made the remarks during a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar on Friday.
He was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of military formations deployed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Asim Munir reviews troops’ operational readiness
During the visit, Munir commended the morale and professionalism of officers and troops, directing them to maintain vigilance and the highest standards of operational readiness to counter security threats.
He reiterated the military’s resolve to continue operations against militant groups it describes as Indian-sponsored.
The remarks came amid ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the province, where security and border management remain key operational priorities.
Army chief pays tribute to security personnel
Munir also paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistani people, including security personnel killed or injured while serving the country.
According to ISPR, he expressed confidence that Pakistan would defeat terrorism and the ideology of militant groups with continued public support.
Upon his arrival at Corps Headquarters, Munir was received by the commander of Peshawar Corps, the military’s media wing said.
