Islamabad: In his first speech after being appointed Pakistan's first Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir issued yet another warning to India, claiming that Islamabad's response would be even more "swift, severe, and intense" in the event of any future aggression.
"India should not be in any delusion [as] Pakistan's response [in case of any aggression] will be even more swift and intense," Munir said as he described the establishment of the newly-formed Defense Forces Headquarters as "historic".
Highlighting "growing and changing threats", Munir said that it was the need of the hour to integrate all three services under the aegis of the newly launched Defense Forces Headquarters.
Emphasizing the evolution of modern warfare, Munir praised the resilience of the Pakistani people and the military's performance during Operation Sindoor, calling it a "case study" for future conflicts. Munir, who was promoted to field marshal after India inflicted heavy losses on the Pakistani security establishment during Operation Sindoor, is the country’s second field marshal and the first in over six decades.
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