'Any misadventure' will be met with swift response: Army chief

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir warned on Thursday that any military misadventure by India will be met with a swift, resolute, and notch-up response.

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The army chief made the remarks while visiting the Tilla Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) to witness Exercise Hammer Strike - a high-intensity, field training exercise conducted by Pakistan Army's Mangla Strike Corps.

During the visit, General Asim lauded the high morale, combat proficiency, and warfighting spirit of the officers and troops, terming them the embodiment of the Pakistan army's operational excellence.

"Let there be no ambiguity: any military misadventure by India will be met with a swift, resolute, and notch-up response," the army chief warned. "While Pakistan remains committed to regional peace, our preparedness and resolve to safeguard national interests is absolute."

Meanwhile, the Pakistan army carried out full-scale war exercises in areas close to the Working Boundary and the Line of Control (LoC), showcasing its military might with modern weaponry on display and asserting the readiness of its forces to respond to any Indian action following the Pahalgam terror attack.

The drills featured live demonstrations of modern weapon systems and battlefield tactics, with both officers and troops exhibiting high levels of professionalism and preparedness.