ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad and addressed the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising personnel from all branches of the armed forces.
During his address, he shed light on the evolving nature of modern warfare, emphasizing the critical need for mental preparedness, practical understanding, and institutional professionalism to navigate complex challenges in today’s security landscape.
He commended the role of institutions like NDU in preparing future leadership capable of effectively countering hybrid, conventional and non-conventional threats, and stressed the importance of strong civil-military coordination in addressing national security issues.
Field Marshal Munir strongly criticized India’s failure in Operation Sandhur, stating that New Delhi failed to achieve its military objectives and is now offering illogical explanations, which expose its lack of operational readiness and strategic foresight.
He also rejected Indian claims that Pakistan’s success in Operation Bunyan Marsoos was due to external support, calling such statements baseless, irresponsible and contrary to facts. He said India’s refusal to acknowledge Pakistan’s success stems from its long-standing reluctance to accept Pakistan’s strategic depth, domestic capability and institutional strength.
He called out India’s attempt to internationalize a bilateral conflict as a flawed political tactic, and said such false narratives are part of India’s failed effort to present itself as a regional “net security provider”—at a time when neighboring countries are increasingly uneasy with its aggressive and Hindutva-driven agenda.
In contrast, he emphasized that Pakistan has established lasting international partnerships based on principled diplomacy, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence, firmly positioning itself as a regional stabilizer.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to national sovereignty, he warned, “Any misadventure, attempt to undermine Pakistan’s sovereignty or territorial integrity will be met with an immediate and crushing response—without hesitation.”
He warned that any attack on population centers, military bases, economic assets or ports would be responded to with severe, far-reaching and unimaginable force.
Responsibility for any escalation, he said, would rest entirely with the reckless and arrogant aggressor unable to grasp the potentially catastrophic consequences of provoking a sovereign nuclear-armed state.
“Wars are won by will, not rhetoric,” said the field marshal.
Rejecting reliance on media hype, slogans, or imported weaponry, the Field Marshal said, “Wars are not won through flashy rhetoric, imported arms, or political theatrics—they are won through strong conviction, professional excellence, operational clarity, robust institutions and national resolve.”
He expressed full confidence in the professionalism, morale and combat preparedness of the armed forces, and urged the graduating officers to uphold the values of integrity, selfless service and unwavering commitment to the nation.
