Army committed to safeguard every inch of motherland: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has expressed the Pakistan Army’s resolve to continue its selfless and sacred duty of safeguarding every inch of the motherland till last drop of blood.

Addressing the participants of the First National Workshop Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Peshawar, General Syed Asim Munir  said the nation takes pride and acknowledges the accomplishments of its Armed Forces.

Chief of Army Staff said the resolute support of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Security Forces has resulted in stability in the province and materialization of progress on projects of socio-economic development.

Syed Asim Munir said that nefarious designs of the forces inimical to peace and stability of Pakistan are being foiled through a synergetic and comprehensive strategy.

He said illegal foreigners were seriously affecting Pakistan’s security and economy.

Syed Asim Munir said decision to repatriate them has been taken by the government in the interest of Pakistan. Illegal foreigners are being repatriated to their countries in a humane and dignified manner as per the established norms.

The Army Chief was given a detailed briefing on overall security situation, on-going counter-terrorism operations, repatriation of Illegal foreigners and socio-economic developments in the Newly Merged Districts.

General Syed Asim Munir interacted with the officers and soldiers who have displayed gallantry actions during different counter terrorism operations.

Earlier on arrival, the Army Chief was received by Commander Peshawar Corps.