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China’s Foreign Minister Wang, COAS Munir discuss regional security and counter-terrorism
Dawn.com
August 22, 2025
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his delegation in a meeting with COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on August 21, 2025. — ISPR
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other military officials during a meeting with Chinese foreign minister and his delegation in Islamabad on August 21, 2025. — ISPR
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Islamabad during his official visit to the country, discussing regional security and counter-terrorism, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
The Chinese foreign minister arrived in Pakistan late Wednesday night to attend the sixth Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue on Thursday morning. He also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reaffirming China’s commitment to working with Pakistan to promote regional peace, development, and stability.
Wang—who had earlier met his Afghan counterpart in Kabul on Wednesday—said that China was prepared to support its neighbours on issues concerning their core interests and to firmly oppose external interference in the region, per a Chinese foreign ministry handout. He stressed the need to improve the security dialogue mechanism, deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, strengthen the fight against transnational terrorism, and eliminate conditions that promote extremism.
According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) today, Wang and COAS Munir held discussions focused on regional security, counter-terrorism and matters of mutual interest.
“Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen the strategic partnership and enhance coordination at regional and international forums.”
Wang reiterated China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and development, the statement said, adding that COAS Munir expressed gratitude for China’s consistent support for Pakistan.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advance peace, stability, and prosperity in the region, it said.
Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership that covers trade, energy, defence and infrastructure. Their militaries have built deep mutual trust and cooperation, and both sides agreed to sustain high-level visits while enhancing collaboration in joint training, exercises and military technology.
On August 1, COAS Munir, while speaking at an event marking the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China, stressed that the “enduring partnership” between Islamabad and Beijing will continue to play a pivotal role in regional stability.
Last month, during COAS Munir’s visit to Beijing, the Chinese leadership had lauded the role of the Pakistan Army and hailed it as a “cornerstone of resilience and a vital contributor” for peace in the region.
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Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, during his visit to Islamabad, met Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ.Discussions centered on regional security, counter-terrorism, and matters of mutual interest.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the all-weather strategic partnership and enhancing coordination at regional and international forums.COAS was accompanied by DG ISI Lt Gen Asim Malik and DGMO Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah.
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COAS Munir visits Turbat, reaffirms support for improving Balochistan’s socio-economic development
Dawn.com
August 23, 2025
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir sits next to Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti during his visit to Turbat. — ISPR
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Turbat and reaffirmed the military’s unwavering support for initiatives aimed at improving Balochistan’s socio-economic conditions, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
The government has repeatedly voiced its commitment to the development of Balochistan — a province with severe infrastructure deficits, recurring protests and a bleak law and order situation. In June, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed it one of the top priorities.
Field Marshal Munir interacted with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and representatives of the Turbat civil administration during his visit, according to a press release from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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COAS visits flood-affected areas of Punjab, meets members of affected Sikh community
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday visited the flood-affected areas of Punjab, including Sialkot Sector, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur, according to a statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The visit was aimed at reviewing the flood situation and the ongoing rescue and relief efforts.
“The COAS was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing situation and the preparations for the next spell of rains,” the statement said. “He appreciated the troops and the civil administration for their coordinated and untiring efforts in rescuing and providing relief to the masses in affected areas.”
It added that the army chief also interacted with the affected Sikh community of the area and assured the community that all religious sites affected during floods, including Durbar Sahib Kartarpur, will be completely revived to their original condition at priority.
COAS met with the flood-affected Sikh community of Punjab and assured the community that all religious sites affected during floods, including Durbar Sahib Kartarpur, will be completely revived to their original condition at priority. — ISPR
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COAS was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing situation and the preparations for the next spell of rains. COAS appreciated the troops and the civil administration for their coordinated and untiring efforts in rescuing and providing relief to the masses in affected areas.
Many PDF members and some columnists have called for the occupation of whole or part of Afghanistan in the heat of the moment or as a strategy. It is a highly desirable aim for Pakistan as it would almost double it's area and it will become a regional power. The strategists from Zia era also desired it in the form of strategic depth. Historically also, these two regions have been one empire from the time of Raj pal and Anand Pal (hope I am correct) before Islam. But how to go about it is the big question. Sun Zu says that the best strategy is to overcome an enemy without fighting. Secondly, in addition to natural and other resources. Taliban are some of the best guerilla fighters in the World. If we manage to subdue them without destroying them, then they can support us elsewhere. There are also Prophetic Predictions of fighters from Khurasan e buzurg fighting the Jews and Dajjal.
Afghanistan can easily be made a part of Pakistan without fighting by making an economic union like the EU by activating the ECO Agreement. Germany occupied France in WW2 but both are now members of the EU. We can also invite Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Malaysia and Indonesia to join us. However, becoming a World Power would be outside the comfort zone of some. Imran Khan's government had proposed a new Muslim organization comprising of Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan. However, due to Saudi Arabia's opposition he backed off. Now, Pakistan has a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and can also convince it to join the new Economic Union. It is said that
There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat;
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures.
We have to aim for much higher objectives than bombing mud houses and scaring villagers.
Afghanistan can easily be made a part of Pakistan without fighting by making an economic union like the EU by activating the ECO Agreement. Germany occupied France in WW2 but both are now members of the EU. We can also invite Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Malaysia and Indonesia to join us. However, becoming a World Power would be outside the comfort zone of some. Imran Khan's government had proposed a new Muslim organization comprising of Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan. However, due to Saudi Arabia's opposition he backed off. Now, Pakistan has a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and can also convince it to join the new Economic Union. It is said that
There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat;
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures.
We have to aim for much higher objectives than bombing mud houses and scaring villagers.
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