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CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir vows to hit Indian-sponsored terrorist groups hard

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir stated that the armed forces will continue counterterrorism operations against Indian-sponsored terrorist groups to the fullest. The military leadership vowed to hit terrorist networks hard wherever they operate across the country. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, CDF Munir made these remarks […]

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has vowed to continue the counterterrorism campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist groups "to the fullest" and "hit them hard wherever they are." During a visit to the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, Munir lauded the morale and professionalism of the armed forces and directed them to maintain vigilance and operational readiness.

The recent surge in violence-linked fatalities in Pakistan, with an 83% increase in the third quarter of 2026, has prompted security forces to intensify counter-terrorism operations, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which together accounted for 98% of all fatalities during the period.

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