Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar today.
According to ISPR, he was briefed on the prevailing security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, border management measures and operational preparedness of formations deployed in the province.
The COAS & CDF commended the high morale, readiness and professionalism of officers and troops, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to safeguarding the country and its people.
He directed formations to remain vigilant and uphold the highest standards of operational preparedness. He emphasised that the Armed Forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country.
He also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha, paying rich tribute to those who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland and in the fight against terrorism. He reaffirmed that their supreme sacrifices would never be forgotten. Upon arrival, the COAS & CDF was received by Commander Peshawar Corps.
It is important to mention here that Pakistan carried out intelligence-based precision air strikes against terrorist hideouts of the Kharji Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group and FAK inside Afghanistan along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
According to the information released about the operation, 28 terrorists were killed while several others were injured in the strikes.
Pakistan said the operation targeted terrorist hideouts linked to cross-border terrorism and warned that attacks originating from Afghanistan would be met with a strong response.
The statement further said Pakistan would continue carrying out strikes unless Afghanistan takes concrete measures to prevent and eliminate cross-border terrorism.
