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 has assured tribal elders that Pakistan, especially Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, will be cleansed of the terrorists and their aides, according to a statement issued by the military’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 steadfast and unconditional support given by the tribal people to the security forces during the recent battle between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
He appreciated the steadfast and unconditional support given by the tribal people to the security forces during the recent fight between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban. He also paid tribute to the brave people of Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa for resilience and sacrifices in war against terrorism. Tribal elders reiterated their full support to the armed forces against terrorism and also against the Afghan Taliban.
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The COAS stressed that Pakistan seeks peace with all neighbors including Afghanistan but will not allow cross-border terrorism to be perpetrated from Afghan soil.
He highlighted that despite the continuation of cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan, over the past few years, Pakistan has shown patience and extended several diplomatic and economic measures to Afghanistan with the aim of improving Pak-Afghan bilateral relations.
But instead of acting decisively against Indian-sponsored terror proxies Fitna Al Khwarij and Fitna Al Hindustan, the Afghan Taliban regime has provided all possible help to these groups. The COAS assured the tribal elders that Pakistan, especially Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, will be cleansed of the terrorists and their accomplices.
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The tribal elders appreciated the COAS’s frank discourse and expressed their unwavering commitment for peace in Pakistan, highlighting that FAK’s twisted ideology had no acceptance among the KP tribals.
During the visit, the COAS was given a comprehensive briefing at the Headquarters 11 Corps on the prevailing security environment, operational preparedness and ongoing counter-terrorism to maintain peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border.
