Key Takeaways
- Field Marshal Munir pledges to defeat cross-border terrorism with full state force.
- 42 civilians and security personnel have been killed in recent attacks in Balochistan.
- Armed forces are adapting strategies to tackle hybrid, conventional and sub-conventional threats.
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has vowed that cross-border terrorism will be defeated with the 'full might of the state,' according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The field marshal made this commitment during an address to graduating officers at the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad, highlighting the evolving nature of modern warfare and the need for strategic clarity and institutional professionalism.
In recent operations, 42 civilians and security personnel, including four civilians, 27 policemen, and 11 soldiers, have been martyred since July 5 in Balochistan. Additionally, 54 terrorists were killed during these attacks and subsequent security operations, according to ISPR data.
Field Marshal Munir stressed the importance of strategic clarity, institutional professionalism, and preparedness to address hybrid, conventional, and sub-conventional threats. He emphasized that wars are not won through media rhetoric or political sloganeering but through faith, unity, and discipline.
The army chief also expressed confidence in the professionalism, morale, and operational readiness of the armed forces. He urged the graduating officers to uphold values of integrity, selfless service, and unwavering commitment to the nation.
Highlighting the role of institutions like NDU, Field Marshal Munir said they play a vital part in preparing future military and civilian leaders for complex security challenges. The army is continuously adapting its operational concepts and development strategies to meet the demands of the changing battlefield.
The ISPR noted that the field marshal was received by the president of the National Defence University upon his arrival, underscoring the importance of unity and cooperation within the armed forces.
