Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reviews security arrangements, counterterrorism operations and border management during a visit to Peshawar Corps Headquarters.
PESHAWAR: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, chief of army staff and chief of defence forces, visited Peshawar Corps Headquarters, where he received a briefing on the overall security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management and the operational readiness of deployed formations.
During the visit, the army chief commended officers and troops for their high morale and professional capabilities. He directed them to maintain constant vigilance and ensure the highest level of operational readiness to effectively counter emerging threats.
Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed the resolve to continue operations against what he described as India-sponsored terrorist organisations with full force. He said terrorists would face a strong response wherever they were present.
The visit focused on the province’s security environment, ongoing military operations and the preparedness of formations deployed in the region. The briefing covered key operational matters, including measures related to border management and the security challenges facing the province.
Field Marshal Munir also paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistani people in the fight against terrorism, particularly those made by security forces’ martyrs and veterans who have sustained injuries in the line of duty.
The army chief and chief of defence forces reiterated their commitment to defeating terrorists and their ideology with the support of the Pakistani people.
His remarks underscored the military leadership’s stated determination to maintain pressure on terrorist groups and sustain operational readiness amid ongoing security challenges.
Upon his arrival at Peshawar Corps Headquarters, Field Marshal Munir was received by the commander of Peshawar Corps.
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