There won’t be any space for spoilers of peace, declares COAS Asim Munir

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Tirah Valley, Khyber District on Tuesday.

According to a press release issued by the ISPR, the COAS spent a day with forward troops deployed along the Pak-Afghan border. He was briefed by the field commander about operational preparedness and border control measures in place as part of Western Borders Management Regime.

While interacting with officers and men, the COAS praised them for their high morale and operational readiness in the line of duty. "State’s writ has been established due to innumerable sacrifices by tribal people and security forces. Our fight against terrorism will continue with the support of the nation till we achieve enduring peace and stability," the COAS reiterated.

General Asim Munir said that defence of the motherland will 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 a floral wreath to pay homage to the martyrs. The COAS 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, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat, Commander Peshawar Corps.