COAS vows no mercy for terrorists, abettors

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed on Sunday the army's commitment to combating terrorism until the complete elimination of terrorists, along with their facilitators, abettors, and financiers.

Interacting with officers and troops during a visit to Wana in South Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the army chief termed the martyrs the pride of Pakistan and stressed that the sacrifices of martyrs would never be forgotten, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan Army's commitment to pursuing Fitna Al Khwarij which shall continue to be hunted down till its elimination along with the facilitator, abettors and financier who will be made to pay the price for their nefarious activities against the state.

"The sacrifices of the martyrs will never be forgotten," the ISPR statement quoted the army chief as saying during the visit. He described the soldiers of the armed forces and the law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) as the true heroes of the nation, whose bravery and selfless dedication inspire the entire country.

"With the resolute support of the nation, the Pakistan Army, in collaboration with law-enforcement agencies [LEAs], remains steadfast in its determination to eliminate terrorism and extremism in all its forms besides ensuring the restoration of lasting peace and stability across the country," he added.

The ISPR stated that Gen Asim Munir reaffirmed the army's "commitment to pursuing Fitna Al Khwarij which shall continue to be hunted down till its elimination along with the facilitators, abettors and financiers, who will be made to pay the price for their nefarious activities against the state".

The army chief commended the unwavering resilience and steadfastness of the officers and troops in the face of terrorism, reaffirming the nation's pride in their sacrifices. He highlighted that the courage and unyielding determination of the armed forces were the cornerstone of the nation's sovereignty.

During the visit, the army chief received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security landscape and the ongoing counter-terrorism operations. Upon his arrival in Wana, the COAS was received by the Peshawar corps commander, the ISPR statement concluded.

WITH INPUT FROM APP