RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir has stated that the armed
forces are fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against
the “full spectrum of threats”.
The army chief was visiting troops engaged in an exercise in the area of Rahim Yar Khan. He
was also briefed on the “Shamsheer-e-Sehra” exercise, said a statement released by the
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.
During the visit, the COAS witnessed integrated fire and battle manoeuvres of various
elements including armour, infantry, mechanized infantry, artillery, air defence, and anti-tank
guided missiles. Pakistan Air Force aircraft also participated in the exercise.
The exercise is aimed at augmenting professional expertise and enhancing battlefield
procedures essential for addressing future challenges in operational environments, added the
military’s media wing.
Furthermore, the exercise incorporated electronic warfare capabilities and information
operations to “subdue the enemy’s communications capabilities and disinformation
campaigns during war”.
While spending the day with the troops participating in the exercise, the army chief lauded all
ranks’ training standards, operational preparedness, and high morale.
According to the statement released by ISPR, Gen Munir emphasised that the armed forces
remain “prepared against any misadventure by the enemy”.
The army chief was received by Corps Commander Karachi and Inspector General Training
and Evaluation upon his arrival at the field training area.