RAWALPINDI( WNAM REPORT): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday lashed out at the Afghan Taliban regime for “providing all possible assistance” to Indian proxy terrorist groups operating from its soil.
The Afghan soil remains a safe sanctuary for Fitna al-khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists despite Pakistan’s repeated efforts to improve ties with Kabul, he said during an interactive session with the Jirga of tribal elders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Peshawar, read a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Field Marshal Munir emphasised that Pakistan has always sought peace with all its neighbours, including Afghanistan. However, Pakistan would not allow cross-border terrorism to be perpetrated from Afghan soil against it, he added.
The army chief lauded the tribal people’s “steadfast and unconditional” support to the security forces during Pakistan’s recent standoff with the Taliban forces and their affiliated militant groups, while paying tribute to the sacrifices made by the people of KP in the war against terrorism.
Field Marshal Munir noted that Pakistan had been exercising patience and restraint for years despite cross-border attacks on security forces and civilians.
His visit to Peshawar comes as security forces have intensified their efforts to eradicate terrorist groups from the province, which has borne the brunt of terror attacks perpetrated from the Afghan soil. Field Marshal Munir assured the tribal leaders that security forces would cleanse Pakistan, particularly KP, of terrorists and their abettors.
Following the meeting, the army chief visited the Headquarters 11 Corps, where he was received by the Peshawar Corps commander. During his visit, Field Marshal Munir was briefed on the current security environment in KP, the operational preparedness of the forces, ongoing counterterrorism efforts, and the situation on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
