Armed forces capable of defending Pakistan with national backing: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said the Pakistan Armed Forces, with the resolute support of the nation, are fully capable of safeguarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of their beloved motherland against the entire spectrum of threats.

The COAS visited troops participating in a field training exercise near Narowal and Sialkot. In his interaction with the participants, he emphasized the critical importance of maintaining constant preparedness to counter any potential threats posed by adversaries. General Asim Munir was given a comprehensive brief on the objectives and conduct of the exercise, which aimed to refine professional skills and battlefield procedures essential for addressing emerging operational challenges.

During the exercise, integrated fire and manoeuvre operations were conducted by various elements, including armour, infantry, mechanized infantry, artillery, air defence, army aviation and anti-tank guided missile units.

The exercise also demonstrated the effective employment of electronic warfare capabilities and information operations designed to disrupt enemy communications and counter disinformation strategies in a modern battlefield environment.

The COAS spent the day in the field alongside the troops, commending their training standards, operational readiness, and high state of morale. Earlier, upon his arrival at the exercise area, COAS was welcomed by the Commander Gujranwala Corps and the Inspector General of Training and Evaluation.