Overview
- DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the military is fully determined to defend the motherland and will answer external attacks decisively.
- He spoke during an interactive session in Abbottabad attended by teachers and students from multiple universities.
- The forum covered recent Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions, broader security issues, and the Ma’raka-e-Haq initiative.
- Chaudhry said Pakistan has taken effective measures against terrorism and the Khawarij, noting the armed forces’ sacrifices for peace.
- Attendees paid tribute to martyrs and veterans, as Hazara University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ikramullah Khan voiced support and educators warned of hostile propaganda targeting youth.