PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held an interactive session with the Jirga of tribal elders in Peshawar, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief appreciated the “steadfast and unconditional support rendered by the tribal people” to the security forces during the recent standoff between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.
During the Peshawar visit, the COAS was also given a comprehensive briefing at Headquarters 11 Corps on the “prevailing security environment, operational preparedness, and ongoing counter terrorism efforts to maintain peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border.”
Addressing the Jirga, FM Asim Munir paid rich tribute to the resilience and sacrifices of the brave people of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa in the war against terrorism.
“Tribal elders reiterated their full support to the Armed Forces against terrorism and also against the Afghan Taliban,” the ISPR press release stated.
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