ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, said on Wednesday that the country’s armed forces were recalibrating their operational and development strategies to align with the changing character of warfare.
During an address to the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course from all services, Field Marshal Asim Munir said the Armed Forces, with the support of the nation, will ensure that terrorist sanctuaries of these proxies, along with their facilitators, are completely dismantled, according to a statement issued by the military media wing ISPR.
The Chief of Defence Forces warned that terrorism emanating from across the borders will be crushed with the full might of the state.
The Field Marshal remarked that the Armed Forces remain fully cognizant of state-sponsored attempts by hostile intelligence agencies to destabilise Pakistan.
Efforts of such proxies and networks, who operate under the tutelage of hostile intelligence agencies, are futile and will not be allowed to undermine Pakistan’s internal security and economic prosperity.
In his address, Field Marshal highlighted the evolving nature of modern warfare and underscored the importance of strategic clarity and institutional professionalism in addressing increasingly complex security challenges.
The Army Chief praised premier institutions such as the National Defence University (NDU) for preparing future military and civilian leaders to effectively counter hybrid, conventional, and sub-conventional threats with foresight, confidence, and resolve.
He said the Pakistan Armed Forces were recalibrating their operational and development strategies to align with the changing character of warfare.
Chief of Defence Forces remarked that wars are not won through media rhetoric or political sloganeering but through faith, unity, and discipline.
The Field Marshal concluded by expressing full confidence in the professionalism, morale, and operational readiness of the battle-hardened Armed Forces of Pakistan and urged the graduating officers to dutifully adhere to the values of integrity, selfless service, and unwavering commitment to the nation.
Earlier, upon arrival at the National Defence University, the Field Marshal was received by the President of NDU.
