Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has delivered a strong message to terrorists, urging them to surrender before the state if they hope for any mercy. He made it clear that the military remains committed to eliminating militancy from Pakistan.
“They should surrender before the state; only then can they expect mercy,” he stated during an interaction with university students. Citing verses from the Holy Quran, he emphasized that those who spread Fasad (mischief) deserve severe punishment. He explained that such elements should be executed, hanged, or exiled from the land. He warned that these militants would not only face consequences in this world but also endure divine punishment on the Day of Judgment.
The Pakistan Army Chief stressed that God forgives those who truly repent and seek Tauba (repentance). However, he pointed out that the country is currently battling extremists who have no connection to Islam. “They follow their own twisted version of Islam, which is completely unacceptable,” he said. He questioned their self-proclaimed authority to impose their beliefs on others.
Highlighting women’s rights, General Munir reaffirmed that no one has the right to deprive women of their dignity. “We will never allow this extremist group to impose their distorted ideology on our nation,” he declared. The Pakistan Army Chief reminded the audience that Islam was the first religion to grant women respect and rights. “Who are these Khawarij to take away the honor given to women by our religion?” he questioned.
General Munir expressed his pride in engaging with Pakistan’s youth. He stated that as long as the nation, especially young people, supports the military, the Army will remain strong. “The spirit of sacrifice is alive within us. As long as it exists, the Pakistan Army will never fall,” he asserted.
The Army Chief highlighted the unity among soldiers, saying that they fight as comrades, without discrimination based on ethnicity. “Pakistaniat is what matters most to us, and we deeply cherish it,” he added.
Pakistan has been facing a surge in terrorist attacks, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The situation worsened after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021. In January 2025, terror incidents spiked by 42% compared to the previous month, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).
A recent United Nations report revealed that the Afghan Taliban continues to provide Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with logistical and financial support. This assistance has fueled an increase in terrorist activities within Pakistan.
Islamabad has repeatedly urged Kabul to prevent its territory from being used by militant groups against Pakistan. Alongside diplomatic efforts, the Pakistan Army has intensified counter-terrorism operations to neutralize these threats.
