PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, met tribal elders from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Peshawar, paying tribute to their sacrifices and longstanding support for Pakistan’s security forces in the fight against terrorism.
During the meeting, Field Marshal Asim Munir acknowledged the supreme sacrifices made by Pakistan’s brave and resilient tribal communities and appreciated their unwavering determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with the security forces.
He praised their role in efforts to counter what he described as Indian-sponsored terrorism operating inside Pakistan from Afghan soil.
The tribal elders reaffirmed their commitment to Pakistan and stated that no tribe would accept the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also referred to as Fitna al-Khawarij, or its ideology.
They assured the army chief and CDF that tribal communities would continue to stand firmly with the state during challenging times and support efforts to maintain peace, stability and security in the country.