WANA: Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited Wana in South Waziristan to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness along the western border, the military’s media wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument to pay homage to martyrs who rendered supreme sacrifices in defence of the motherland. He offered Fateha and reaffirmed that the sacrifices of the Shuhada remain the cornerstone of Pakistan’s security and resilience.
During the visit, the army chief was given a comprehensive briefing on the security environment, ongoing intelligence-based operations and border management measures. He was also briefed in detail on Operation Ghazab lil Haq and developments along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Asim Munir interacted with officers and troops deployed in forward areas, commending their professionalism, operational vigilance and high morale amid ongoing skirmishes. He lauded their commitment to safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty and ensuring peace and stability in the region.
The army chief emphasised that the use of Afghan soil by Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan for terrorist activities against Pakistan was unacceptable and said all necessary measures would be taken to neutralise threats emanating from across the border.
He reiterated that peace between the two sides could only prevail if the Afghan Taliban renounced support for terrorism and terrorist organisations.
Expressing confidence in the combat readiness and resilience of formations deployed along the border, the army chief appreciated the operational preparedness of troops.
Upon arrival, Asim Munir was received by the Corps Commander Peshawar, ISPR added.
