RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS and CDF), vowed to inflict a total defeat on terrorists and their ideology, reaffirming the military’s resolve to continue counterterrorism operations across the country.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief visited Corps Headquarters in Peshawar on Friday, where he was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counterterrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Field Marshal commended the high morale and professionalism of officers and troops, directing them to continue vigilance and the highest standards of operational readiness to effectively counter threats.
He underscored that the campaign against Indian sponsored terrorist outfits would continue with full force, adding that the military would hit them hard wherever they are.
While paying tributes to the sacrifices of the people of Pakistan including Shuhada and Ghazis of the security forces, COAS & CDF affirmed that with the support of the people, Pakistan will surely inflict total defeat on the terrorists and their perverted ideology, , the military’s media wing said.
Upon his arrival, the army chief was received by the Commander Peshawar Corps, ISPR added.
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Chairing a meeting of the federal Apex Committee at the Governor House in Peshawar, the prime minister said emergency and governor’s rule had to be imposed in the province under “extreme compulsion”.
He expressed hope that the decision would help advance peace and development in the province.
Shehbaz said the country’s economy had stabilised through the efforts of the political and military leadership, adding that coordinated efforts were needed to ensure lasting peace and development in KP.