Monitoring Desk: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar on Saturday, where he was briefed in detail on the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
According to a press statement of the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan Armed Forces, during the visit, the Field Marshal also attended the funeral of the Shuhada of the incident at Bannu Garrison and visited the injured at Bannu CMH. COAS paid rich tribute to the unwavering courage and resilience of Pakistan’s security forces, who continue to confront and neutralize the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij with exemplary valour. He reaffirmed that the people of Pakistan stand united in their resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations until the threat is decisively eliminated from the country.
Reiterating the state’s uncompromising stance, the Chief of Army Staff vowed that all facilitators, abettors, and perpetrators of terrorism will be relentlessly pursued and brought to justice, without exception, and at all costs and face of true perpetrators of terrorism in the region will be exposed to the entire world.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir assured the nation that the blood of every innocent Pakistani shall always be avenged, and any attempt to undermine Pakistan’s internal stability will be met with swift and decisive retribution.
The Field Marshal also emphasized the critical need for institutional capacity enhancement of civilian law enforcement agencies, particularly the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. He urged relevant government stakeholders to prioritize these efforts while reaffirming the Army’s continued support in building and augmenting the capabilities of law enforcement institutions.
Upon arrival at Corps Headquarters, the Chief of Army Staff was received by Corps Commander Peshawar.
It is pertinent to mentioned that in an attack, planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India, and executed by its proxy Fitna al Khwarij, a security forces convoy was targeted today in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District when an explosive laden vehicle was rammed into one of the vehicles of the leading group. Resultantly, thirteen brave sons of soil embraced Shahadat. In this tragic and barbaric incident, three innocent civilians, including two children and a woman also severely injured.
Shuhada include Subedar Zahid Iqbal (age: 45 years, resident of District Karak), Havildar Sohrab Khan (age: 39 years, resident of District Naseerabad), Havildar Mian Yousaf (age: 41 years, resident of District Buner), Naik Khitab Shah (age: 34 years, resident of District Lower Dir), Lance Naik Ismail (age: 32 years, resident of District Naseerabad), Sepoy Rohail (age: 30 years, resident of District Mirpur Khas), Sepoy Muhammad Ramzan (age: 33 years, resident of Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Nawab (age: 30 years, resident of District Quetta), Sepoy Zubair Ahmed (age: 24 years, resident of District Naseerabad), Sepoy Muhammad Sahki (age: 31 years, resident of District Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Hashim Abbasi (age: 20 years, resident of District Abbotabad), Sepoy Muddasir Ejaz (age: 25 years, resident of District Layyah), Sepoy Manzar Ali (age: 23 years, resident of District Mardan).
In the ensuing sanitization operations, khwarij were pursued, and after an intense fire exchange, fourteen khwarij were sent to hell by the security forces. The operations in the area would continue, and perpetrators of this heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice.
The security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain steadfast in their resolve to eradicate Indian sponsored terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent civilians further reinforce our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation at all costs.
Islamabad Bureau adds:
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In the last 20 years, Pakistan has submitted several dossiers to international forums telling the world that Pakistan was a victim of cross-border terrorism launched by India, and several of them cited that cross-border terrorism is coming from Afghan soil, where Indian proxies are operating against Pakistan. Pakistan has raised the same issue several times in the United Nations forum, that the friendly country of Afghanistan is a launching pad for terrorism against Pakistan. India’s two major proxies, Fitna al Hindustan (Baloch terror groups) and Fitna al-Khawarij (TTP terror outfits), are operating from Afghan soil, while the Afghan Taliban always deny this reality.
This week, Pakistan again raised this issue at the United Nations forum. Pakistan informed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the largest UN-designated terrorist group operating from Afghan soil with an estimated strength of around 6,000 fighters, poses a direct threat to Pakistan’s national security. Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, informed the UNSC that terrorist entities, including Al-Qaeda, the TTP, and the Baloch militant groups, continued to operate from Afghanistan. Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains a serious threat to its neighbours, particularly Pakistan. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar added that TTP had safe havens close to the Pakistani border.
He informed the forum that in April, 54 TTP terrorists, attempting to infiltrate Pakistan, were neutralised by the Pakistani security forces, an incident underscoring the scale and seriousness of the threat. He stated that Pakistan had credible evidence of collaboration between the TTP and other groups, such as the BLA and its Majeed Brigade, aimed at disrupting strategic infrastructure and economic development projects in Pakistan.
According to available information, whenever Pakistan has credible information that it is under attack from Afghan soil, it informs the Afghan interim government and shares information about the presence of terrorists on Afghan soil. However, the Afghan interim government considers terrorism in Pakistan as “Pakistan’s internal affair”, rejecting Pakistan’s information that Indian sponsored terrorists are operating from Afghan soil.
