Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the headquarters of the Special Services Group (SSG) in Tarbela on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SSG’s General Officer Commanding (GOC) welcomed the army chief upon his arrival.
During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument and offered Fateha.
He paid tribute to SSG personnel who lost their lives while defending the country.
What was discussed during the visit?
The army chief received a briefing on the SSG’s special training, operational readiness and ability to carry out missions.
He also witnessed a display of modern specialised equipment. A demonstration was also held to show the group’s skills and ability to carry out special operations with speed and accuracy.
What did the army chief say?
While meeting officers and soldiers, Field Marshal Asim Munir praised their professionalism, high morale and dedication to duty.
He stressed the importance of regular training and developing local defence capabilities. He also said that strong operational readiness was necessary to deal with changing security threats and future challenges.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, China’s IDCPC Minister, discusses regional security
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi recently.
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Liu Haixing is the Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and the changing security situation in the region and around the world.
They also discussed ways to strengthen relations between Pakistan and China. Both officials agreed to further improve the strong partnership between the two countries.
