Field Marshal Asim Munir Celebrates Eid With Soldiers in Zhob

Updated: 4:29 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has explicitly blamed “Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Hindustan and its proxies” for the recent suicide bombing in Quetta. Speaking during his Eid-ul-Adha visit with frontline troops in Zhob district, the CDF stated the “cowardly terrorist incident” could not weaken the resolve of Pakistan’s armed forces or the nation.

The military’s media wing reported that the CDF’s visit on Wednesday began with Eid prayers and special supplications for the country’s peace and stability. He also laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to fallen soldiers and was received by the Commander Quetta Corps upon his arrival.

Updated: 3:29 PM PKT — May 27, 2026

During his visit with frontline troops in Zhob, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir condemned a recent suicide bombing in Quetta, stating that such “inhumane and brutal acts cannot weaken the resolve of the Pakistan Armed Forces or the nation.” He vowed that security forces, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, would continue to pursue all facilitators and perpetrators of terrorism with full force.

The army chief praised the soldiers for their exceptional grit, unwavering resolve, and operational preparedness against foreign-sponsored terrorism. His visit included offering Eid prayers with the troops, making special supplications for the country’s peace and stability, and laying a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to fallen soldiers.