Asim Munir Vows Continued Fight Against Terrorism During Peshawar Visit
PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed the armed forces’ commitment to defeating terrorism and securing lasting peace and stability across Pakistan during a visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar on Tuesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations account carried by Pakistani media, Munir was briefed on the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, border-management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed across the province.
Munir directed military formations to remain continuously vigilant and maintain the highest standards of operational preparedness. He also praised the morale, readiness and professionalism of officers and troops, according to the military’s statement.
He said the armed forces, backed by the nation, remained determined to defeat terrorism and work towards lasting peace and stability throughout the country. The remarks come amid continuing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recent militant attacks in the province.
The visit follows a deadly attack on a police compound in Kohat, where at least 21 people were killed and dozens wounded on Friday. The assault involved a vehicle bomb and armed attackers, according to reporting by the Associated Press. Pakistani authorities have blamed militant networks linked to Afghanistan for a broader pattern of attacks, while Afghanistan has rejected allegations that it facilitates attacks against Pakistan.
During his Peshawar visit, Munir also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha. He paid tribute to members of the security forces who lost their lives in defence of Pakistan and in counter-terrorism operations.
He said their sacrifices would not be forgotten, according to the ISPR statement.
The military said Munir was received on arrival by the Commander Peshawar Corps. No new operation, troop deployment or change in Pakistan’s counter-terrorism policy was announced in the publicly available statement.
The visit places renewed attention on security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where Pakistani forces and police have faced repeated militant attacks. The government and military have said counter-terrorism operations will continue, while Islamabad has also pressed Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to take action against militant groups it says operate from Afghan territory. Kabul disputes Pakistan’s allegations concerning responsibility for cross-border militancy.
