Key points
- Field Marshal Asim Munir appreciates troops and civil admin’s efforts
- Interacts with Sikh community members affected by floods
- It is the state’s responsibility to protect minorities: Asim Munir
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited flood-affected areas of Punjab, including Sialkot, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur on Friday.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said the visit was aimed at reviewing the flood situation and the ongoing rescue and relief efforts.
#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 29 August, 2025Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (#COAS) #Pakistan Army, visited flood affected areas of #Punjab including Sialkot Sector, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur.
The visit was aimed to review the flood situation and… pic.twitter.com/5NuQGFBhKL
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) August 29, 2025
Field Marshal Munir was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing situation and the preparations for the next spell of rains, the ISPR said.
Coordinated and untiring efforts
The army chief appreciated the troops and the civil administration for their coordinated and untiring efforts in rescuing and providing relief to the masses in affected areas.
He also interacted with the affected Sikh community of the area and assured the community that all religious sites affected during floods, including Durbar Sahib Kartarpur, will be completely revived to their original condition at priority.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, visited flood affected areas of Punjab including Sialkot Sector, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur.
The visit was aimed to review the flood situation and the ongoing rescue and relief efforts. #Floods pic.twitter.com/aoB1wkOV9p
— Eagle Eye (@zarrar_11PK) August 29, 2025
“He reiterated that it is the responsibility of the state and its institutions to protect the minorities and their religious sites and the state of Pakistan will leave no stone unturned to uphold its responsibility towards the minorities. The Sikh Community welcomed the arrival of COAS with warmth at the flood-affected areas of Sialkot Sector,” the ISPR said.
Sikh Community thanks army chief
Sikh Community thanked the army chief for the services being extended by the civil administration and the army during the calamity.
COAS also undertook the aerial flyover of Durbar Sahib Kartarpur.
During interaction with representatives of civil administration, COAS appreciated the proactive response, which helped minimise the loss of lives and property.
While interacting with troops, Asim Munir commended their high morale, operational readiness, and commitment to serving the nation. He appreciated their services for the people during rescue and relief operations under challenging circumstances.
Upon his arrival, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was received by Corps Commander Gujranwala.
