He said propaganda and externally sponsored terrorism cannot derail Pakistan’s progress and urged officers to train for evolving warfare.
On Tuesday, Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Quetta Garrison to address student officers at Staff College Quetta, asserting that "Pakistan's destined rise cannot be obstructed through propaganda, fake news or externally sponsored terrorism."
The Field Marshal interacted with formations deployed in Balochistan to review the security environment, reaffirming that Pakistan Armed Forces remain "fully committed to the eradication of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."
Emphasizing the "rapidly transforming character of modern warfare," Munir stressed the importance of emerging technologies and tri-services synergy, advising officers to "continuously train themselves and their troops" to maintain professional excellence.
Underscoring sustainable peace's importance, Munir praised the Government for being "focused on public welfare, socio-economic uplift and strengthening the bond between the state and the people of the province."
Hostile forces attempting to derail Pakistan's progress will ultimately fail, the Field Marshal reiterated, emphasizing that stability relies on the "resilience of the state and the unity of its people.