{"id":86874,"date":"2026-08-14T18:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/?p=86874"},"modified":"2026-08-15T19:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T19:41:10","slug":"coas-cdf-hosts-reception-for-pakistan-army-veterans-on-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/08\/14\/coas-cdf-hosts-reception-for-pakistan-army-veterans-on-independence-day\/","title":{"rendered":"COAS, CDF hosts reception for Pakistan Army veterans on Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir pays tribute to veterans\u2019 lifelong services, says their experience remains a valuable institutional asset<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><strong>RAWALPINDI:<\/strong> Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS &amp; CDF), hosted a reception in honour of Pakistan Army veterans on the occasion of Independence Day.<\/p>\n<p>A large number of retired officers and soldiers attended the reception.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"COAS, CDF hosts reception for Pakistan Army veterans on Independence Day\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chSFsaV7whI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The COAS &amp; CDF paid rich tribute to the invaluable contributions and lifelong services of the veterans in the defence of the country and acknowledged their enduring role in strengthening national resilience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He underscored that the experience, guidance and continued engagement of veterans remained a valuable institutional asset, particularly in navigating an increasingly complex and evolving security environment.<\/p>\n<p>The veterans expressed confidence in the leadership of the Pakistan Army and reaffirmed their continued support to the Armed Forces in confronting emerging security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>They also pledged to continue contributing towards national unity, peace, stability and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86876\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1468\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB.jpg 1468w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-940x1024.jpg 940w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-768x837.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-1409x1536.jpg 1409w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-385x420.jpg 385w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-150x163.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-300x327.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-696x759.jpg 696w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HPvaWuoXQAAslHB-1068x1164.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1468px) 100vw, 1468px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir pays tribute to veterans\u2019 lifelong services, says their experience remains a valuable institutional asset RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS &amp; CDF), hosted a reception in honour of Pakistan Army veterans on the occasion of Independence Day. 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