Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the Command and Staff College in Quetta on Friday, where he addressed student officers and faculty members, paying tribute to the nation’s martyrs and reaffirming Pakistan’s determination to counter internal and external threats.

In his address, the Army Chief praised the sacrifices made during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and expressed complete solidarity with the families of the Shuhada. “Under the national leadership, the people of Pakistan became a wall of steel for the Defence of the motherland,” he said.

Highlighting the role of the armed forces, he added, “Success of Ma’arka-e-Haq is a testimony to our national resolve, and complete synergy among all elements of national power.”

Speaking on the regional security situation, the COAS drew attention to India’s “increasingly dangerous propensity to use unprovoked military aggression against Pakistan.” He emphasised Pakistan’s readiness to counter threats across the conflict spectrum, declaring that “Pakistan will never be coerced and inimical designs to distract Pakistan’s efforts against war on terrorism will be comprehensively defeated.”

Field Marshal Asim Munir interacts with vice chancellors, principals, senior faculty members

The Army Chief called for a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Kashmir dispute, terming it internationally recognized, and warned against “the unlawful and legally untenable ‘hydro terrorism’ by India.”

He also criticized India for “sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan” and expressed confidence in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts. “Nation’s fight against terrorism will be driven to a logical conclusion — success against all forms and manifestations of terrorism,” he stated.

Focusing on leadership and professional development, the Field Marshal urged young officers to serve with “utmost dedication, passion and resolve.” He praised Command and Staff College Quetta for producing high-caliber military leaders, stating: “Training must reflect not only the current realities but also prepare us for the future battlefield, one that demands agility, innovation, and unwavering resolve.”

Earlier, on his arrival in Quetta, Field Marshal Asim Munir was received by the Commander Quetta Corps and the Commandant of the Command and Staff College.

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