CDF Munir says externally sponsored terrorism cannot block Pakistan’s rise

Updated: 7:24 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Balochistan Apex Committee in Quetta to review the security situation and development projects. During the meeting, which Field Marshal Asim Munir also attended, the prime minister ordered the deployment of the Frontier Corps to the Rakhshan division to protect mineral resources and companies. In a separate event, both the prime minister and the army chief delivered a joint address at the Command and Staff College Quetta.

Updated: 6:00 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also chaired a National Action Plan Apex Committee meeting in Quetta, attended by the army chief. During the session, the prime minister directed the deployment of the Frontier Corps in the Rakhshan division to establish a security corridor for protecting the province’s mineral resources.

Updated: 5:15 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined the military chief during the visit to Quetta. The premier was present for the address, where the leadership jointly vowed that operations against terrorist elements would continue until their complete elimination from Pakistani soil.

Updated: 3:27 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The Prime Minister commended the Chief of Army Staff and the Pakistan Army for their successful counter-terrorism efforts and for defending the country’s sovereignty.

Updated: 2:49 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the Command and Staff College, stating that Pakistan’s past sincere dialogue offers to India were ignored and that peace efforts are a sign of strength, not weakness. The prime minister praised the armed forces for teaching the enemy a lesson and urged the Afghan Taliban to take decisive action against the TTP and other terrorist groups.

Updated: 9:01 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also visited Quetta, chairing a provincial apex committee meeting where a decision was made to intensify operations against anti-state elements. Additionally, the Frontier Corps will be deployed in Balochistan’s Rakhshan division to protect mineral resources and ensure stability.

Updated: 8:24 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied the army chief to the Command and Staff College, where he addressed officers and stated that Operation Ghazab-e-Haq continues with full force. The premier also chaired a provincial apex committee meeting to review the security situation and ongoing development projects in Balochistan.

Updated: 8:02 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also visited Quetta, attending a provincial Apex Committee meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir to review the security situation. The committee decided to intensify operations against anti-state elements. The prime minister also visited the Command and Staff College, where he addressed faculty and officers and lauded the armed forces’ role in protecting national sovereignty.

Updated: 5:54 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The army chief was identified as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. During his address, he affirmed that the nation’s journey towards development and prosperity will reach its destination.

Updated: 5:25 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The military chief was identified as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. During his visit, he also addressed student officers and faculty at the Command and Staff College.

Updated: 1:16 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

During his visit, the Army Chief addressed officers at the Command and Staff College, stating that propaganda could not halt the nation’s progress. He emphasized the need for officers to stay updated with modern technologies and multi-domain operations to meet contemporary challenges. Munir also said that sustainable peace in Balochistan is linked to development and good governance.