Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, on Tuesday visited the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, where he addressed graduating officers of the National Security and War Course comprising participants from all three armed services.

In his address, the Field Marshal highlighted the evolving character of warfare and underscored the importance of strategic clarity and institutional professionalism in addressing emerging security challenges.

He praised the role of the National Defence University in preparing future military and civil leadership capable of responding effectively to hybrid, conventional and sub-conventional threats with confidence and foresight.

The Field Marshal said the Pakistan Armed Forces were recalibrating their operational employment and development strategies in line with the changing nature of warfare.

Referring to national security challenges, he said the Armed Forces remained fully aware of attempts by hostile intelligence agencies to destabilise Pakistan through proxy networks. He added that such efforts would not be allowed to undermine the country's internal security or economic stability.

He reiterated that terrorism originating from across Pakistan's borders would be defeated with the full strength of the state, adding that the Armed Forces, with the support of the nation, would dismantle terrorist sanctuaries and their facilitators.

The Field Marshal observed that wars are won through faith, unity and discipline rather than media rhetoric or political sloganeering.

He expressed complete confidence in the professionalism, morale and operational preparedness of Pakistan's Armed Forces and urged the graduating officers to uphold the values of integrity, selfless service and unwavering commitment to the nation.

Earlier, upon his arrival at the National Defence University, the Field Marshal was received by the President of NDU.