The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited the Tirah Valley of Khyber District on Tuesday, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The ISPR said that the COAS spent day with forward troops deployed along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border.
The Army Chief was brief by the Field Commander about operational preparedness and border control measures in place as part of Western Borders Management Regime.
While interacting with officers and men, the COAS praised them for their high morale and operational readiness in the line of duty.
The COAS said that the State’s writ has been established due to innumerable sacrifices by tribal people and security forces.
“Our fight against terrorism will continue with the support of the nation till we achieve enduring peace and stability,” he reiterated.
General Asim Munir said that defence of the motherland will be ensured at all costs and there won’t be any space for peace’s spoilers.
“No one will be allowed to disrupt the hard-earned gains of war against terror made thus far,” the COAS concluded.
Later, the COAS visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar and laid floral wreath to pay homage to Shahuada.
The Army Chief was also briefed about operational, training and other matters of the formation including efforts to create secure environment for socio- economic development projects to uplift the newly merged districts.
Earlier, on arrival, the COAS General Asim Munir was received by the Commander Peshawar Corps Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat.
