Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir stated that the armed forces will continue counterterrorism operations against Indian-sponsored terrorist groups to the fullest. The military leadership vowed to hit terrorist networks hard wherever they operate across the country. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, CDF Munir made these remarks during a strategic visit to the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar on Friday. Senior commanders briefed the army chief on regional security challenges, ongoing counterterrorism missions, and operational readiness.
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Upon arriving at the headquarters, the Peshawar Corps commander formally received Field Marshal Asim Munir. During the high-level briefing, the army chief commended the exceptional morale and professional standards demonstrated by deployed military formations. He directed security personnel to maintain peak vigilance and operational preparedness to neutralize emerging security threats effectively. Furthermore, military leadership emphasized that border management measures and intelligence-based operations will remain central to provincial stabilization efforts.
CDF Munir paid glowing tributes to fallen security personnel who sacrificed their lives while defending the nation. He affirmed that with the steadfast support of Pakistani citizens, the state will inflict total defeat upon terrorists and their perverted ideologies. The visit follows his participation in a high-level provincial apex committee meeting in Peshawar alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. That strategic meeting reviewed overall law and order conditions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the recent implementation of governor’s rule.
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Recent security reports highlight a sharp surge in violence-linked fatalities across Pakistan during the third quarter of 2026. Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remain the primary epicenters of violence, jointly accounting for ninety-eight percent of all national casualties. Security forces have intensified intelligence-based operations in response, neutralizing multiple militants during recent engagements in Karak and Balochistan districts. Meanwhile, civilian and military leaders continue coordinating comprehensive strategies to restore lasting peace and security nationwide.