Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir on Friday met officers and men of SSG including the elite Zarrar Company whose soldiers gallantly acted in recent Bannu CTD complex operation as well as Aviation during his visit to the HQ SSG Terbela.

The COAS praised their indomitable spirit, sacrifices and commitment to the duty in various operations. The Army Chief said on the occasion that the SSG is the pride of Nation and it had proved its metal over the years.

Earlier, interacting with frontline troops deployed along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border in Miranshah North Waziristan Tribal District on Friday, General Munir said that Pakistan Army would consolidate the hard earned peace, made possible by the supreme sacrifices of resilient Pakistani nation and Law Enforcement Agencies.

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This was expressed by the Army Chief while At Miranshah, the COAS laid floral wreath at Martyrs’ Monument to pay homage to brave soldiers who laid lives while defending the motherland.

The COAS said Army remains focused on evolving security situation and determined to take the battle to the terrorists and break nexus with their facilitators to ensure lasting peace through socioeconomic development. He commended their professionalism, high morale and operational readiness.

He was briefed by field commanders on latest security situation in the area and response mechanisms to thwart terrorist threat.