ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to intensify its campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits, declaring that security forces will strike them wherever they operate.
“We will continue the campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits to the fullest and hit them hard wherever they are,” the Field Marshal said during his visit to Corps Headquarters, Peshawar, on Friday.
During the visit, the Army Chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed across the province.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir commended the high morale, professionalism and dedication of officers and troops, directing them to maintain heightened vigilance and the highest standards of operational readiness to effectively counter emerging security threats.
Paying tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistani people, particularly the martyrs and veterans of the security forces, he expressed confidence that Pakistan would achieve a decisive victory against terrorism. He reaffirmed that, with the continued support of the nation, Pakistan would inflict total defeat on terrorists and their extremist ideology.
Earlier, upon his arrival at Corps Headquarters, the COAS & CDF was received by the Commander Peshawar Corps.
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