'India Shouldn’t Be Victim Of...': Asim Munir Warns Calls 'Operation Sindoor' A Case Study In First Address As Tri-Services Chief

In his first address after assuming charge as Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Asim Munir issued a strong warning to India, saying New Delhi should not be “a victim of any self-deception or assumption” about Pakistan’s military response capabilities.

Speaking at the General Headquarters (GHQ) after receiving a guard of honour, Munir said that any act of aggression would be met with a response that is “even swifter and more severe” than before. While reiterating that Pakistan is a peace-loving nation, he stressed that the country would not allow any threat to its sovereignty, territorial integrity or national resolve.

Push For Unified Military Command

Munir announced a major structural shift in Pakistan’s defence framework, confirming that the Defence Forces’ Headquarters will now integrate the operations of the Army, Navy and Air Force under a unified system. However, he clarified that each service would retain its individual autonomy and organisational structure.

“In view of the growing and changing threats, it is essential that we further improve multi-domain operations under a unified system of the three services,” he said, describing the move as critical for modern warfare preparedness.

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‘Operation Sindoor A Case Study’

During his speech to senior officers, Munir highlighted what he described as the evolution of modern warfare and praised the resilience of the Pakistani military and public during Operation Sindoor. He referred to the operation as a “case study” for future conflicts, despite widespread reports that Pakistan suffered significant losses during the episode.

He also proclaimed that the concept of Pakistan was “invincible” and safeguarded by what he described as a nation united by faith and determination. 

The ceremony at GHQ was attended by senior officers from all three services, including Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, and Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff.

Munir will now serve as Chief of Defence Forces alongside his current five-year term as Chief of Army Staff, marking an unprecedented concentration of military authority in Pakistan’s command structure.

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