Army Chief Vows Decisive Response to Threats Against Pakistan’s Peace

Army Chief visits Peshawar to discuss the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region

Mon Jan 13 2025
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said the security forces will not retreat and will respond decisively to any attempt aimed at disrupting peace in the country, a military statement said.

According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief visited Peshawar on Monday where he met with political leaders from various parties in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to discuss the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.

He was briefed in detail about the current security situation, including ongoing counterterrorism operations against the extremist group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other threats.

During the meeting, he stressed that while adversaries may attempt to spread fear and instability, Pakistan’s security forces will not retreat and will respond decisively to any efforts aimed at disrupting peace in the country.

“The enemy may try to sow discord and fear, but we will not relent. Hostile elements will be dealt with an iron hand,” he was quoted as saying by the ISPR. “They will continue to suffer heavy losses, and their capacity to inflict harm will be decimated.”

“Through their dedication, courage, and supreme sacrifices, we have successfully degraded the operational capabilities of terrorist organisations, both within our borders and beyond,” he said.

“Our forces have relentlessly pursued and eliminated key terrorist leaders, dismantled their infrastructure, and neutralised their cells, sending a clear message that terror has no place in our land. This war is ongoing and we would take it to its logical conclusion.”

Separately, General Asim Munir interacted with members of various political parties, including Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, in Peshawar.

“The political representatives showed vivid clarity on unflinching support of the armed forces and LEAs in nation’s fight against terror and agreed on the need for a unified front beyond political colors against the extremist philosophy of terrorist groups,” the ISPR added.

Army Chief commends sacrifices of security forces

During the visit, the army chief commended the sacrifices and determination of the Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism. He noted that the country’s security forces has achieved exemplary success in combating terrorism, making the nation proud of their efforts.

The Army Chief emphasised that every operation conducted by the forces reflected their dedication, professionalism, and readiness.

He affirmed that the armed forces and law enforcement agencies are united as an invincible force in the fight against terrorism.

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