Asim Munir(COAS) expresses ‘serious concerns’ over TTP’s presence in Afghanistan
COAS Asim Munir reaches Iran to meet Iranian civil, military leadership,
QUETTA – Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan was concerned over the involvement of Afghan citizens in terrorist activities in Pakistan.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS visited the Quetta Garrison where he was welcomed by the corps commander. The COAS was also briefed on Zhob operation.
A tribute was also paid to martyrs of the Zhob incident, the military’s media wing stated. The military’s media wing statement came as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Quetta Garrison, where he was briefed on the recent terrorist attack in Zhob in which nine security forces embraced martyrdom.
According to the Pak army’s media wing–ISPR, the COAS visited CMH, Quetta and inquired about the health of the injured soldiers. He lauded the injured soldiers’ services to the nation and appreciated their resolve. He also paid a rich tribute to the martyrs of the Zhob attack.
The ISPR statement said the Armed Forces of Pakistan have serious concerns about the safe havens and liberty of action available to TTP in Afghanistan.
It is expected that the 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 the Doha Agreement.
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 an 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.
Earlier on arrival at the Quetta Garrison, COAS General Syed Asim Munir was received by Commander Quetta Corps Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor.
While,
Army Chief General Asim Munir arrived in Iran on a two-day official visit on Friday, The army chief will hold meetings with the Iranian military and civilian leadership. The Army Chief will discuss bilateral issues related to defense and security cooperation.
Pakistan enjoys strong diplomatic, political and military relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and both countries have a serious determination to address issues between them and secure common interests.
