Pakistan Army Chief Visits Kurram Troops on Eid

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited troops in the Kurram district on March 21, 2026, to mark Eid ul Fitr, where he reaffirmed the military's resolve to counter terrorism originating from Afghan soil and urged national unity amid escalating regional tensions.

During the visit, Munir offered Eid prayers alongside officers and soldiers, extending greetings and praising their dedication and professionalism in protecting the country. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations, the military's media wing, he highlighted the successes of Operation Ghazab lil Haq, a campaign launched on February 26 in response to cross-border attacks attributed to Afghan Taliban forces and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants. Pakistani officials reported that the operation resulted in the elimination of more than 450 militants and the destruction of key Afghan infrastructure before a temporary ceasefire took effect for the Eid holiday, at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Qatar.

Munir emphasized that Pakistan would not tolerate the use of Afghan territory as a base for attacks against its security. "Terrorists...