RAWALPINDI (The Thursday Times) — Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir presided over the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters Rawalpindi on 6 July 2026, in which the forum held the Afghan Taliban regime directly responsible for allowing Indian-sponsored terrorist groups including Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan to use Afghan-controlled territory to orchestrate attacks inside Pakistan. The forum reaffirmed Pakistan’s unequivocal right to defend its people and said Intelligence Based Operations under Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq against terrorism emanating from Afghan Taliban-controlled territory will continue, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations official statement.
Pakistan’s top military leadership has held the Afghan Taliban directly responsible for Indian-sponsored terror proxies operating against Pakistan.
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Afghan Taliban held directly responsible
The forum expressed serious concerns over the continued use of territory under the control of the Afghan Taliban regime by Indian-sponsored terrorist groups including Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan to orchestrate attacks inside Pakistan, ISPR said. The forum affirmed that lasting peace and stability in the region is contingent upon preventing use of Afghan Taliban-controlled territory by Indian terrorist proxies, for which the Afghan Taliban regime is directly responsible. Pakistan has an unequivocal right to defend its people from terrorism, ISPR said, and the armed forces will continue Intelligence Based Operations against terrorism emanating from Afghan Taliban-controlled territory under the ambit of Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq.
Hybrid warfare warning
The forum noted that following the comprehensive defeat inflicted in Marke-e-Haq, there is increased reliance on an evolving pattern of externally supported hybrid warfare and disinformation campaigns aimed at causing unrest inside Pakistan. The forum condemned all forms of state-supported financing, facilitation or sponsorship of proxies and underscored that any attempts to use hybrid means to destabilise Pakistan would continue to be countered with strategic clarity and firm resolve, according to ISPR.
Indus Waters Treaty
The forum took note of Indian rhetoric surrounding the Indus Waters Treaty and reaffirmed the guidance given in the National Security Committee directive of 24 April 2025. ISPR said the forum expressed resolute commitment to undertake all measures necessary to ensure availability of Pakistan’s rightful share of water as per the directives of the government and the aspirations of the people of Pakistan.
Kashmir
The forum rejected and strongly condemned the ongoing human rights violations and unilateral demographic engineering in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, declaring that Kashmir remains the jugular vein of Pakistan, according to ISPR. The forum reaffirmed Pakistan’s unyielding diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmir cause and emphasised that true regional stability hinges entirely on granting the Kashmiri people their inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Pakistan’s regional role and operational readiness
The forum reviewed the prevailing security environment and expressed satisfaction over the operational preparedness, professionalism and combat readiness of the Pakistan Armed Forces, ISPR said. The forum appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation and regional stability, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution, respect for international law and enhanced regional cooperation to address shared security challenges. In his concluding remarks, Field Marshal Munir directed commanders to follow up expeditiously on the multi-domain transformation plan in line with the evolving character of war and to maintain the highest standards of vigilance, operational readiness and professional excellence.
Sources: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) official statement, 6 July 2026. All terminology, designations and quotes sourced directly from the ISPR statement.
