WAZIRISTAN: Chief of Defence Forces, and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, said that the use of Afghan soil for terrorism in Pakistan is unacceptable.
The Army Chief visited South Waziristan and was briefed on the western border, operational preparations, and was informed about the latest developments in Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq.
According to the ISPR, the Field Marshal visited Wana in South Waziristan to review the current security situation and operational preparations on the western border.
The Field Marshal visited the Martyrs’ Memorial to pay tribute to the martyrs who made eternal sacrifices in the defense of the motherland, laid flowers, and offered Fateha.
On this occasion, he said that the sacrifices of the martyrs are the foundation of Pakistan’s security and stability. During the visit, the Field Marshal was given a comprehensive briefing on the security situation, ongoing intelligence-based operations and measures taken for border management.
The Field Marshal was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing Operation Ghazbad-ul-Haq and the developments on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Syed Asim Munir interacted with the officers and men deployed on the front lines and appreciated their unwavering professionalism, operational readiness, and high morale during the ongoing clashes.
He appreciated their steadfast commitment to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and ensure peace and stability in the region. The Field Marshal stressed that the use of Afghan soil by Fitna-ul-Khawarij and Fitna-ul-Hindustan for terrorist acts against Pakistan is unacceptable, and all necessary steps will be taken to deal with the threats emanating from across the border.
The Field Marshal reiterated the resolve that peace between the two sides can only be established if the Afghan Taliban renounces terrorism and support for terrorist organizations.
Appreciating the operational preparedness of the Pakistan Army, the Field Marshal expressed full confidence in the combat readiness, coordination, and deployment of the formations deployed on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Upon his arrival in Wana, the Field Marshal was received by Corps Commander Peshawar.
