--- title: "CDF reaffirms campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits" description: "Most outlets led with the Chief of Defence Forces’ reaffirmation of Pakistan’s resolve to intensify its campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits. The Nation added context about Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent visit to the Corps Headquarters Peshawar and briefing on counterterrorism operations and border management. Both excerpts frame the statement as a declaration of continued military action." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15998-no-let-up-in-campaign-against-indian-sponsored-terrorists site: HarZaviya language: en --- # CDF reaffirms campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits pakistan · updated 24 Oct 2026, 9:49 AM PKT · 23–24 Oct 2026 · 18 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Oct 2026 — CDF reaffirms campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the Chief of Defence Forces’ reaffirmation of Pakistan’s resolve to intensify its campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits. The Nation added context about Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent visit to the Corps Headquarters Peshawar and briefing on counterterrorism operations and border management. Both excerpts frame the statement as a declaration of continued military action. - **Daily Times** — [CDF Munir vows to hit India-backed terrorists hard wherever they are](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1571540/cdf-munir-vows-to-hit-india-backed-terrorists-hard-wherever-they-are/) · 24 Oct 2026, 9:49 AM PKT > Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has resolved that the Pakistan Army will hit India-backed terrorists “hard” as he visited Corps Headquarters, Peshawar, the military’s media wing said on Friday. The CDF was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, border management measures and […] - **Business Recorder** — [Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits: CDF reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to intensify its campaign](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445708/indian-sponsored-terrorist-outfits-cdf-reaffirms-pakistans-resolve-to-intensify-its-campaign) · 24 Oct 2026, 5:39 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to intensify its campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits, declaring that security forces will strike them wherever they operate. “We will continue the campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits to the fullest and hit them hard wherever they... - **The Nation** — [We will hit Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits hard wherever they are: CDF](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Oct-2026/will-hit-indian-sponsored-terrorist-outfits-hard-wherever-cdf) · 24 Oct 2026, 3:31 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir briefed on ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures during visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar. ### 23 Oct 2026 — CDF Munir vows to continue campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist groups (14 outlets) > Most outlets led with the statement by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir that Pakistan will continue its campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist groups and "hit them hard." Several also noted his emphasis on public support and the role of the security forces. A few, like *Dawn* and *24 News HD*, included his mention of defeating the "perverted" or "misleading" ideology of terrorists. *BOL News* and *Minute Mirror* briefly highlighted the location of the statement (Peshawar) and the context of a briefing on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations. Overall, the framing was consistent across the cluster, with variations in emphasis on ideological defeat and geographic context. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Field Marshal vows to continue campaign against ‘Indian-sponsored’ terrorist groups](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330477694/field-marshal-vows-to-continue-campaign-against-indian-sponsored-terrorist-groups) · 23 Oct 2026, 5:15 PM PKT > Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday vowed to continue operations against “Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits”, saying they would be hit hard wherever they were found. During a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, the army chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures... - **Abb Takk News** — [CDF vows forceful campaign against militants during Peshawar visit](https://abbtakk.tv/cdf-vows-forceful-campaign-against-militants-during-peshawar-visit/) · 23 Oct 2026, 3:14 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir has directed the Pakistan Army to maintain its counterterrorism operations and strike what he described as India-backed militant groups “hard,” according to the military’s media wing. During a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar on Friday, the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army... - **Business Recorder** — [CDF Munir vows to continue campaign against ‘Indian-sponsored’ terrorist groups](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445613/cdf-munir-vows-to-continue-campaign-against-indian-sponsored-terrorist-groups) · 23 Oct 2026, 1:00 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday vowed to continue operations against “Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits”, saying they would be hit hard wherever they were found. During a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, the army chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures... - **Minute Mirror** — [CDF Asim Munir vows tough action against terrorist...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/cdf-asim-munir-vows-tough-action-against-terrorist-groups-649623/) · 23 Oct 2026, 1:00 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has vowed to intensify operations against what Pakistan describes as - **The Nation** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir vows tough action against India-backed terrorists](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Oct-2026/field-marshal-asim-munir-vows-tough-action-india-backed-terrorists) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:48 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday vowed to intensify operations against what the military described as India-backed terrorist groups during a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar. - **Daily Times** — [CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir vows to hit Indian-sponsored terrorist groups hard](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1571163/cdf-field-marshal-asim-munir-vows-to-hit-indian-sponsored-terrorist-groups-hard/) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir stated that the armed forces will continue counterterrorism operations against Indian-sponsored terrorist groups to the fullest. The military leadership vowed to hit terrorist networks hard wherever they operate across the country. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, CDF Munir made these remarks […] - **BOL News** — [Pakistan's army chief vows to 'hit hard' Indian-sponsored militants](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistans-army-chief-vows-to-hit-hard-indian-sponsored-militants) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:10 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir vows to 'hit hard' Indian-backed militants. He pledged this in Peshawar after a briefing on counterterrorism operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan to continue campaign against India-sponsored terrorist outfits to the fullest: CDF Munir](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/979223-pakistan-to-continue-campaign-against-indiasponsored-terrorist-outfit) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:10 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir vowed to defeat terrorism with public support, praised security forces’ sacrifices and directed troops to maintain vigilance and operational readiness against threats. - **24 News HD** — [No let-up in campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorists: Field Marshal](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Oct-2026/let-up-campaign-indian-sponsored-terrorists-field-marshal) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:56 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has declared that with the support of people Pakistan will definitely defeat terrorists and their misleading ideology completely, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir vows strong action against India-sponsored terrorist groups](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/23-Oct-2026/field-marshal-asim-munir-vows-strong-action-against-india-sponsored-terrorist-groups) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:49 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir underscored that Pakistan will continue the campaign against Indian sponsored terrorist outfits to the fullest and hit them hard wherever they are. He expressed the resolve during his visit to Corps Headquarters, Peshawar, the Inter Services Public Relations […] - **Geo News** — [Army to continue anti-terror campaign vigorously, hit India-backed terrorists 'hard': CDF](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687908-military-to-continue-anti-terror-campaign-vigorously-hit-india-backed-terrorists-hard-vows-cdf-munir) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir interacting with participants of 'Hilal Talks' at the Army Auditorium on May 29, 2025. — ISPRChief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has resolved that the Pakistan Army... - **Dawn** — [‘Hit them hard’: CDF Munir vows to continue campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits](https://www.dawn.com/news/2039235/hit-them-hard-cdf-munir-vows-to-continue-campaign-against-indian-sponsored-terrorist-outfits) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:45 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has said the armed forces will continue the counterterrorism campaign against Indian sponsored terrorsts groups “to the fullest”, vowing to “hit them hard wherever they are,” the military’s media wing said on Friday. CDF Munir made the remarks during a visit to the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, where he was briefed on th... - **Hum News English** — [CDF Munir vows to hit Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits ‘wherever they are’](https://humenglish.com/latest/cdf-munir-vows-to-hit-indian-sponsored-terrorist-outfits-wherever-they-are/) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:31 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has vowed to continue the campaign against what the military described as Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits, saying Pakistan would hit them hard wherever they were. “He underscored that we will continue the campaign against Indian sponsored terrorist outfits to the fullest and hit them hard wherever they ... - **The Express Tribune** — [CDF Munir vows to ‘hit hard’ Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits 'wherever they are'](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2636467/cdf-munir-vows-to-hit-hard-indian-sponsored-terrorist-outfits-wherever-they-are) · 23 Oct 2026, 6:16 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Affirms that with support of people, Pakistan will surely inflict total defeat to terrorists, their perverted ideology ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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