CDF Munir’s speech to participants during the 2025-26 personnel course. PHOTO: ISPR
Chief of Defense Force and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir stressed that “Pakistan’s planned rise cannot be hampered by propaganda, fake news or externally sponsored terrorism”, during his visit to the Quetta Garrison on Tuesday, where he addressed “student officers and faculty members of the Quetta Command and Staff College”, the Army’s media wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “he reiterated that hostile forces attempting to derail Pakistan’s progress through proxies and propaganda will ultimately fail due to the resilience of the state and the unity of its people.”
“During his speech, the Marshal appreciated the high standards of training, intellectual rigor and professionalism that remain the hallmark of the Command and Staff College, Quetta,” the ISPR said.
“He noted with satisfaction that graduates of the college have continued to distinguish themselves through their exceptional performance and dedication to the profession,” the statement said.
CDF Munir highlighted the rapidly transformative nature of modern warfare and stressed the importance of staying abreast of emerging technologies, multi-domain operations, tri-service synergy and future challenges on the battlefield, the statement said.
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The ISPR said, “It advised officers to continually train themselves and their troops to respond effectively to the changing character of warfare while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, preparedness and operational excellence.”
Later, the field marshal interacted with the officers and troops of the formations deployed in Balochistan. Highlighting the contours of the current security environment, he reaffirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces, with the unwavering support of the people, remain fully committed to eradicating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the Army’s media wing said.
The Marshal also highlighted the importance of lasting peace and stability in Balochistan, saying long-term progress depended on a people-centric approach, inclusive development and improved governance alongside security measures, the statement added.
He appreciated the continuous efforts of the Balochistan government focused on public welfare, socio-economic upliftment and strengthening ties between the state and the people of the province, the ISPR said.
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CDF Munir also appreciated the high morale, operational readiness and professional commitment of the officers and troops in maintaining peace, stability and state mandate in Balochistan.
Previously, upon his arrival in Quetta, the marshal was received by the Quetta Corps Commander, the statement concluded.
