RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasised on Saturday that terrorists operating from sanctuaries across the border in Afghanistan will not be allowed to undermine Pakistan’s security.
He said this while visiting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram, where he offered Eid prayers with the troops and officers there, and prayed for the country’s enduring stability and prosperity.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations ( ISPR), during his interaction with troops and officers, the Field Marshal extended warm Eid greetings and commended their unwavering dedication, high morale and exemplary professionalism in safeguarding the nation.
“Appreciating the valour and spirit of the Jawans, the Field Marshal lauded their achievements during Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and ensuring lasting peace in the border regions.” The military’s media wing said in a statement.
It said that acknowledging the formations’ tireless efforts, the Field Marshal attributed operational successes to the supreme sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs and the unwavering resolve of officers and soldiers dedicated to the greater cause of national security.
The SDF expressed pride in the troops’ steadfastness and reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ unflinching commitment to defending Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the statement.
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