RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that sustainable peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan is only possible if the Afghan Taliban abandon support for terrorism and militant groups.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief visited Wana in South Waziristan, where he laid a floral wreath at the martyrs’ memorial and paid tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense of the motherland.
During the visit, Field Marshal Munir was briefed on the prevailing security situation along the western border and on the progress of Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq. He reviewed operational preparedness and met troops deployed at forward positions, appreciating their professionalism, operational readiness, and high morale amid ongoing clashes.
The ISPR statement quoted him as saying that the sacrifices of martyrs form the foundation of Pakistan’s security and resilience.
He termed the use of Afghan soil by “Fitna al-Khawarij” and “Fitna al-Hindustan” elements for carrying out terrorist activities against Pakistan as unacceptable, adding that all necessary measures would be taken to neutralize threats emanating from across the border.
The army chief reiterated that peace on both sides of the border can only be ensured when the Afghan Taliban renounce terrorism and cease backing militant organizations.
He also expressed full confidence in the combat readiness, coordination, and morale of formations deployed along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
