ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Saturday modern warfare requires agility, precision and situational awareness as he visited the Gujranwala and Sialkot Garrisons, where he interacted with officers and soldiers and observed their combat readiness.

The two cities sit close to the border with India, giving them strategic importance, particularly after a brief but intense military clash between the nuclear-armed rivals in May.

The conflict was sparked when India launched missile strikes on Pakistani cities, saying it was targeting “terror infrastructure” after blaming Islamabad for a gun attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, though Pakistan had denied involvement and demanded an impartial international probe.

Both sides exchanged missiles and artillery fire and deployed fighter aircraft and drones during four days of hostilities before a US-brokered ceasefire halted the escalation.

“The Field Marshal witnessed field training exercise and advanced simulator training facility, lauding the formation’s high professional standards and overall state of readiness,” the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a statement.

“Emphasizing the significance of technological adaptability, he noted that modern warfare demands agility, precision, situational awareness and swift decision-making,” it added.

A video released by ISPR showed Munir watching a military demonstration involving tanks and drones.

During his interaction with troops, Munir praised their morale and commitment to national defense.

He said the Pakistan Army remained fully focused on internal and external challenges, including “hostile hybrid campaigns, extremist ideologies, and divisive elements seeking to undermine national stability.”