RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has expressed resolve that the Pakistan Army, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies (LEAs), remains determined to eliminate terrorism and extremism in all its forms, ensuring the restoration of lasting peace and stability across the country, the military's media wing said.

The army chief made these remarks during his vist to Wana area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) South Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations said yesterday. Upon his arrival in Wana, he was received by the Corps Commander Peshawar.

During the visit, the ISPR said, the COAS received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security landscape and ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

While interacting with the officers and the troops, he commended their unwavering resilience and steadfastness in the face of terrorism, reaffirming the nation's pride in their sacrifices. He emphasised that the martyrs were the pride of Pakistan, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Gen Munir highlighted that the courage, resilience, and unyielding determination of Pakistan's Armed Forces were the "cornerstone of the nation's sovereignty". He described the soldiers of the armed forces and LEAs as the "true heroes of the nation, whose bravery and selfless dedication inspire the entire country."

He reaffirmed the Pakistan Army's commitment to pursuing the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), now known as Fitna Al Khwarij, and should continue to be hunted down till its elimination along with the "facilitator, abettors and financier who will be made to pay the price for their nefarious activities against the state."

The army chief's visit came a day after sixteen Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom while thwarting terrorists' bid to attack a security check post in the South Waziristan district.

On the night between December 20-21, a group of terrorists attempted to attack security forces check post in the general area of Makeen in the tribal district, the ISPR said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 22 2024

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