Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir poses with tribal elders during his visit to Peshawar on October 30, 2025. Photo: ISPR
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir assured tribal elders that Pakistan, particularly Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, would be rid of terrorists and their accomplices, according to a statement issued by the Army’s media wing. During his visit to Peshawar, the Army chief held an interactive session with a Jirga of tribal elders.
Addressing the Jirga, COAS Munir appreciated the constant and unconditional support extended by the tribal people to the security forces during the recent standoff between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
He appreciated the constant and unconditional support extended by the tribal people to the security forces during the recent face-off between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. He also paid rich tribute to the resilience and sacrifices of the brave people of Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa in the war against terrorism. The tribal elders reiterated their full support for the armed forces against terrorism as well as against the Afghan Taliban.
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The COAS stressed that Pakistan seeks peace with all its neighbors, including Afghanistan, but will not allow cross-border terrorism to be carried out from Afghan soil.
He pointed out that despite continued cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan, Pakistan, over the past few years, has shown patience and extended multiple diplomatic and economic overtures to Afghanistan, aimed at improving Pak-Afghan bilateral relations.
However, instead of acting decisively against the Indian-sponsored terrorist proxies Fitna Al Khwarij and Fitna Al Hindustan, the Afghan Taliban regime provided all possible assistance to these groups. The COAS assured the tribal elders that Pakistan, particularly Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, would be rid of terrorists and their accomplices.
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The tribal elders appreciated the frank speech of the COAS and expressed their unwavering commitment towards peace in Pakistan and emphasized that the twisted ideology of FAK was not accepted among the tribals of KP.
During the visit, the COAS was given a comprehensive briefing at the 11 Corps Headquarters, on the current security environment, operational preparedness and ongoing counter-terrorism efforts to maintain peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border.
