Rawalpindi:Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the Headquarters of the Special Services Group (SSG) in Tarbela on Thursday and emphasized the importance of sustained training, indigenous capability development and operational preparedness to meet emerging security challenges.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief was received by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) SSG upon arrival.

He laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument and offered Fateha, paying tribute to SSG personnel who embraced martyrdom in defence of the country.

The COAS and CDF was briefed on the SSG's specialized training, operational preparedness and mission-oriented readiness.

He also witnessed a demonstration of state-of-the-art specialized equipment and the force's combat proficiency, agility and precision in conducting special operations.

Interacting with officers and troops, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended their professionalism, high morale and unwavering devotion to duty.

He emphasized that continuous training, development of indigenous capabilities and an uncompromising focus on operational readiness were essential to maintaining an edge over evolving security threats and emerging challenges.