{
  "id": 9096844,
  "title": "CDF Munir says armed forces remain resolute in defeating terrorism, ensuring lasting peace: ISPR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/cdf-munir-says-armed-forces-remain-resolute-in-defeating-terrorism-9096844",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:17:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031798/cdf-munir-says-armed-forces-remain-resolute-in-defeating-terrorism-ensuring-lasting-peace-ispr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief of Defence Forces and Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir declared on Tuesday that the armed forces are resolute in eradicating terrorism and ensuring lasting peace and stability, according to the military's media branch, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During a visit to the Peshawar Corps Headquarters, Munir was briefed on the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, counter-terrorism operations, border management, and the readiness of forces stationed in the province.\n\nThe CDF commended the \"high morale, readiness, and professionalism\" of the security personnel, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to safeguarding the nation and its people. Munir instructed troops to remain vigilant and adhere to the \"highest standards\" of operational preparedness. He reiterated that the armed forces, with the nation's unwavering support, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure enduring peace and stability across the country.\n\nThe visit follows a major attack in Peshawar's old Police Lines that claimed 23 lives and injured about 100 others. Eight terrorists were killed during an overnight clearance operation, while the armed forces carried out airstrikes on terrorist sites in the Afghan border region the following day, resulting in the death of over 28 terrorists. The military also conducted an intelligence-based ground operation in Kohat and Hangu districts to combat terrorism.\n\nThese actions come after a resurgence in terrorism in Pakistan following the Taliban's return to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad has repeatedly called on the Taliban to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan, particularly those linked to banned militant groups, that are used for attacks in Pakistan. However, officials note that these appeals have been ignored.",
  "summary": "Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Tuesday that the armed forces remained resolute in defeating terrorism and ensuring lasting peace and stability, as per the military’s media wing. CDF Munir made the statement while visiting the Peshawar Corps Headquarters, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. He was received by the Peshawar Corps…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The armed forces' continued commitment to eradicating terrorism signals a sustained military approach to addressing the resurgence of violence in Pakistan, amid ongoing tensions with the Taliban in Afghanistan.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "CDF Munir reiterates armed forces' resolve to defeat terrorism, ensure lasting peace across country",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/cdf-munir-reiterates-armed-forces-resolve-to-defeat-terrorism-ensure",
        "published": "2026-09-22T00:20:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "CDF Munir says armed forces remain resolute in defeating terrorism, ensuring lasting peace: ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/cdf-munir-says-armed-forces-remain-resolute-in-defeating-terrorism",
        "published": "2026-09-22T05:56:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Asim Munir reaffirms resolve to defeat terrorism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/asim-munir-reaffirms-resolve-to-defeat-terrorism",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:25:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}