State’s writ established due to sacrifices by tribal people, security forces: COAS

• Army Chief Asim Munir said this during his recent visit to Tirah Valley, Khyber district.
• He spent a day with forward troops deployed along Pakistan – Afghanistan Border.
• He was briefed about operational preparedness and border control measures in place as part of Western Borders Management.

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said state’s writ has been established due to innumerable sacrifices by tribal people and security forces.

The media wing of armed forces, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) the COAS said, “Our fight against terrorism will continue with the support of the nation till we achieve enduring peace and stability.”

Army Chief Asim Munir said this during his recent visit to Tirah Valley, Khyber district. He spent a day with forward troops deployed along Pakistan – Afghanistan Border. He was briefed by field commander about operational preparedness and border control measures in place as part of Western Borders Management Regime.

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While interacting with officers and men, the COAS praised them for their high morale and operational readiness in the line of duty. He said that defence of the motherland would 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,” he concluded.

Later, the COAS visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar and laid floral wreath to pay homage to Shahuada. He 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, General Asim Munir was received by Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat, Commander Peshawar Corps.