RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir spent the Eid day with troops deployed along Pak-Afghan Border at Bajaur.
According to the ISPR, the COAS offered Eid prayer with the officers and troops and appreciated their high morale. He expressed that the Army is committed towards defence of the frontiers and armed forces of Pakistan are always ready to thwart any threat to ensure the territorial integrity of Pakistan.
According to the ISPR, the COAS remarked, “For defenders of Pakistan, irrespective of the difficult terrain or weather and despite being away from the loved ones, duty takes precedence and nothing is more sacred than guarding the frontiers of our beloved country.” He paid rich tribute to martyrs and emphasized that “On this day of Eid we must not forget those who laid their lives for defence of the motherland and eliminating the scourge of terrorism”. He extended well wishes to the families of Shuhada on this special day.
The COAS appreciated the operational vigil of troops guarding the border. Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Commander Peshawar Corps, according to the ISPR.
