COAS Asim Munir expresses concern over safe havens, liberty of action to TTP in Afghanistan

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - COAS General Syed Asim Munir visited Quetta Garrison on Friday where he was briefed on the recent terrorist attack in Zhob.

The COAS paid rich tribute to the martyrs, visited the injured soldiers at CMH, Quetta, lauded their services to the nation and appreciated their resolve.

"The armed forces of Pakistan have serious concerns on the safe havens and liberty of action available to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan. It is expected that interim Afghan government would not allow the use of its soil to perpetrate terror against any country, in the real sense and in line with commitments made in Doha Agreement," he said.

The COAS said that the involvement of Afghan nationals in acts of terrorism in Pakistan is another important concern that needs to be addressed. "Such attacks are intolerable and would elicit effective response from the security forces of Pakistan. Operations against terrorists would continue unabated and the armed forces shall not rest till the menace of terrorism is rooted out from the country," he declared.

Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Commander Quetta Corps.

On the other hand, COAS General Syed Asim Munir is on a two-day official visit to Islamic Republic of Iran. He will meet Iranian military and civilian leadership during his visit to Iran.

During the visit, the COAS will discuss bilateral matters related to defence and security cooperation.