Rawalpindi, 5 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, visited the Headquarters of the Special Services Group (SSG) in Tarbela on Thursday to review the elite force’s training standards, operational capabilities and combat readiness. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief paid tribute to the personnel who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country by laying a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument and offering Fateha. During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir received a detailed briefing on the SSG’s specialised training programmes, operational preparedness and mission-oriented capabilities. He also witnessed a demonstration of modern specialised equipment and an operational display highlighting the force’s combat skills, agility and precision in conducting special operations. Interacting with officers and troops, the COAS appreciated their professionalism, high morale and unwavering commitment to their duties. He emphasised that continuous training, the development of indigenous capabilities and an uncompromising focus on operational readiness were essential to maintaining superiority over evolving security threats and emerging challenges. Earlier, upon his arrival at the SSG Headquarters, the army chief was received by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Special Services Group.