COAS briefs president about security situation | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- COAS General Asim Munir briefed President Zardari on the security situation and Pakistan's response to Taliban aggression.
- President Zardari expressed full confidence in the professionalism and vigilance of the armed forces.
- The President emphasized national unity in safeguarding Pakistan's sovereignty at all costs.
- The briefing covered Pakistan's 'measured and befitting response' to recent Taliban actions.
- The current flare-up marks a serious confrontation between Pakistan and the Taliban since August 2021.
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday to provide a briefing on the evolving security situation. Central to the discussion was Pakistan's "measured and befitting response" to recent acts of aggression carried out by the Taliban. President Zardari subsequently expressed his full confidence in the armed forces, specifically praising their vigilance and professionalism in defending the nation's borders. He affirmed that the entire nation stands united with the military to safeguard national sovereignty at any cost. This recent escalation represents one of the most significant confrontations between Pakistan and the Taliban since the group assumed control of Kabul in 2021. The President reiterated Pakistan's unwavering commitment to defending its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
