Pak Army Commanders
ISLAMABAD: The top commanders of the Pakistan Army believe that sanctuaries and liberty of action available to TTP’s proscribed terrorists and other groups of that ilk in Afghanistan is one of the major reasons impacting the security of Pakistan.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated this in a statement issued after the 258th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Rawalpindi. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir chaired the meeting held on Monday.
The participants if the Corps Commanders Conference were briefed in detail about the prevailing Internal security environment. They paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of the valiant soldiers in the defence of their motherland against the threat of terrorism, the ISPR added.
“Objective training remains the hallmark of our professionalism and we must always remain prepared to guard against any threat to our national security,” the ISPR quoted Gen Munir as saying.
A week ago, the Pakistan Army expressed a serious concern about the TTP’s safe havens in Afghanistan. Army also threatened to take an “effective response” two days after 12 of its soldiers embraced martyrdom in two attacks.
Pakistan and Iran decide to eliminate cross border terrorism
Pakistan and Iran decided to discourage cross-border terrorism and enhance their bilateral defence collaboration. Both countries decided this when Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Pakistan’s Army, visited Iran on Saturday for two days.
The Army Chief of Pakistan met with General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Joint Staff of Iran’s armed forces. The purpose of their meeting was to enhance military, educational, defense, and security cooperation between the two countries.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated this in its press statement issued on Sunday.
Meanwhile, during the meeting, General Bagheri highlighted the historical ties between the neighboring nations as a foundation for expanding bilateral relations and cooperation across various domains, Tehran Times reported on Sunday.
He emphasized the importance of bolstering military relations, promoting educational interactions, and strengthening joint defense and security efforts at the regional level.
General Bagheri warmly welcomed Syed Asim Munir, expressing hope that the visit would yield valuable outcomes and serve as a basis for effective decision-making.
He commended Munir’s positive and favorable experience in the armed forces of Pakistan. He also expressed confidence that the brotherly approach between the two countries would significantly enhance their interaction during Munir’s tenure.
Furthermore, General Bagheri stressed the necessity for regional security to be ensured by the countries in the region.
