- General Munnir shares the impact of the threat of cross -border terrorism.
- Underlines the role of the army of Pak in the safeguard of the sovereignty of the country.
- Honor The sacrifices of the Pakistanis in the fight against terrorism.
Emphasizing the need to impregnate “Pakistaniat”, chief of staff of the army (COAS), General Asim Munnir congratulated young people for their energy, their creativity and their ability to innovate, which mentions them ” future leaders of Pakistan ”.
The army chief made these remarks while addressing a gathering of young university and university students, representing young people from all over Pakistan, said inter-service public relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.
During its interaction, Coas Munir encouraged students to seek excellence in their academic activities and to develop skills that would allow them to contribute positively to the country’s progress.
He also underlined the importance of the history, culture and values of Pakistan in the intellectual development of our young people.
He shared his point of view on the impact of the external environment on Pakistan, in particular the threat of cross -border terrorism.
General Munnir highlighted the role of the Pakistani army in the safeguarding of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He honored the sacrifices of the people of Pakistan in the struggle of the country against the threat of terrorism and appreciated their support resolved to the armed forces and the police (Lea).
The declaration came while the country has witnessed violent attacks since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, especially in the limiting provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baloutchistan.
The country experienced a sharp increase in terrorist attacks in January 2025, increasing by 42% compared to the previous month, according to data published by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a reflection group.
The data revealed that at least 74 militant attacks were registered nationally, resulting in 91 deaths, including 35 members of security staff, 20 civilians and 36 activists. 117 other people were injured, including 53 members of the security forces, 54 civilians and 10 activists.
KP remained the most affected province, followed by Balutchistan. In KP’s established districts, activists led 27 attacks, leading to 19 deaths, including 11 security staff, six civilians and two activists.
