Peshawar (TDI): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said on Monday that there was no place for terrorism in the country.
He made these remarks while presiding over a high-level meeting to review the ongoing operations against terrorist groups active in the country, the military’s media affairs wing said.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) added that the army chief was briefed on the security situation and the ongoing military operations against Tehrik-e-Talibn Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist groups operating in the country.
On the occasion, the army chief lauded security forces for successfully dismantling the operational capabilities of terrorist groups active in Pakistan.
“Through sheer dedication, courage, and supreme sacrifices, we have successfully degraded the operational capabilities of terrorist organisations, both within our borders and beyond,” he said.
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“Our forces have relentlessly targeted and eliminated key terrorist leaders, dismantled their networks, and neutralized their cells, delivering a clear message that there is no place for terrorism in our country. This war is ongoing, and we are determined to see it through to its logical conclusion,” the statement quoted him as saying.
The LEAs have been carrying out several intelligence-based operations against terrorist groups in KP and Balochistan. During the briefing on Monday, the army chief stated that each operation reflects the “courage, professionalism, and operational preparedness of the security forces, who consistently counter the ever-changing threats posed by terrorists.”
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Gen Asim Munir reiterated that any attempt to disturb the peace of the nation will be met with decisive and overwhelming force.
“The enemy may attempt to spread fear and division, but we will remain steadfast. Hostile elements will be met with unwavering resolve. They will face severe losses, and their ability to cause harm will be systematically destroyed,” the statement quoted him as saying.
The army chief also met with politicians and leaders of several political parties during his visit to Peshawar. The participants agreed on the need for unity against terrorism, the ISPR added.
