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COAS Asim Munir Visits Turbat to Review Security, Development Efforts

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir emphasized joint civil-military coordination and noted a 45% increase in terrorist attacks with a 100% rise in target killings this year in Balochistan.

  • On August 23, 2025, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Turbat, Balochistan to review security, assess development initiatives and reaffirm the Pakistan Army's support for the region's peace and progress.
  • Amid heightened threats, authorities disclosed that the visit occurred against a backdrop of increased terrorist activity in Balochistan, including a BUITEMS University lecturer admitting use of Telegram for terrorist support.
  • Speaking with troops, the COAS praised their high morale and operational readiness, while receiving briefings on threat perspectives and successful operations against Fitna al Hindustan and ongoing development projects.
  • He urged inclusive, people‑centric development and stakeholder cooperation, calling for good governance and stronger infrastructure as priorities for Balochistan's progress with Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and civil administration representatives.
  • According to officials and recent figures, the provincial Home Department report recorded at least 257 fatalities across 501 terror incidents, a 45% hike in attacks, a 100% increase in target killings, and 133 security personnel martyred; last week, forces thwarted a large Independence Day plot.
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Dispatch News Desk broke the news in on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
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