Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday emphasized that peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan is only possible if the Afghan Taliban regime ends its support for terrorism and terrorist organizations.
“Peace can only prevail between both sides if the Afghan Taliban renounce their support for terrorism and terrorist organizations,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) quoted the Army chief as saying during a visit to Wana in South Waziristan, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness along the Western border.
Upon reaching Wana, the field marshal was briefed on the security environment, ongoing intelligence-based operations and measures taken for border management. He also received a detailed briefing on the ongoing Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq and related developments along the Pak-Afghan border.
The military’s media wing said the CDF interacted with officers and troops deployed in forward areas, commending their unwavering professionalism, operational vigilance, and high morale during ongoing skirmishes. He also lauded their steadfast commitment to safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty and ensuring regional peace and stability.
The ISPR said Field Marshal Munir emphasized that the use of Afghan soil by Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan—the state’s descriptors for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Baloch Liberation Army—for acts of terrorism against Pakistan was unacceptable. He said all necessary measures would be taken to neutralize the threat emanating from across the border.
Appreciating the Army’s operational preparedness, the CDF expressed full confidence in the combat readiness, synergy, and resilience of the formations deployed along Pak-Afghan border.
During his visit, the field marshal also laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument to pay homage to martyrs who rendered supreme sacrifices in the defense of the motherland. Offering Fateha, he reaffirmed that the sacrifices of Shuhada remain the cornerstone of Pakistan’s security and resilience.
Earlier, upon his arrival, the Peshawar Corps Commander received the COAS.
Pakistan commenced Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq last week in retaliation to attacks by Afghan Taliban forces on various locations along the Pak-Afghan border. According to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, security forces have thus far killed 481 Afghan Taliban fighters and left over 696 injured. The armed forces have also destroyed 226 checkposts and captured 35. Additionally, 198 tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery guns have been destroyed while 56 locations across Afghanistan have been targeted in airstrikes.