COAS celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with troops in Wana and Chehkan

April 1, 2025

RAWALPINDI: On Monday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), spent Eid-ul-Fitr with officers and troops stationed on the Western Border during his visit to Wana in South Waziristan and Chehkan in Dera Ismail Khan.

COAS Asim Munir offered Eid prayers and prayed for Pakistan’s lasting stability and prosperity, according to a news release by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

COAS Asim Munir greeted the troops on Eid-ul-Fitr, praising their unwavering dedication and exempl service to the nation.

“Your commitment and resilience not only secure our homeland but also exemplify your profound love for Pakistan,” he stated.

He praised the Armed Forces and LEAs for their performance and commended the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for their resilience in combating terrorism.

COAS Asim Munir recognized the formations’ tireless efforts and credited their achievements to the sacrifices of martyrs and the dedication of those committed to peace and stability. Upon arrival, Corps Commander Peshawar warmly welcomed him.

Earlier on March 18, news reported that Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir emphasized the need to improve governance and transform Pakistan into a hard state.

Speaking to the Parliament Committee on National Security in Islamabad today, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir emphasized that no agenda, movement, or individual is more important than national security.

He reaffirmed the commitment to defeating terrorists and their facilitators through a unified national response.

General Syed Asim Munir stressed the need for all elements of national power to work together to achieve lasting stability.

He called the fight against terrorism a war for the nation’s survival and the future of coming generations.

He emphasized the need to improve governance and transform Pakistan into a hard state.

General Syed Asim Munir questioned how long the country could sustain immense sacrifices as a soft state and expressed concern over relying on the blood of armed forces and martyrs to fill governance gaps.

The Army Chief urged the Ulema to expose the Khawarij’s distorted interpretation of Islam.

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