Overview
- During a visit to Peshawar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir addressed a jirga where tribal elders pledged full support to the armed forces against militants.
- He said Pakistan seeks peaceful relations with neighbors, including Afghanistan, yet declared cross-border attacks from Afghan soil unacceptable.
- ISPR reported the army chief received a comprehensive briefing at Headquarters 11 Corps on border security, operational readiness and counterterrorism operations.
- Munir accused the Afghan Taliban of enabling India-backed proxies — Fitna Al Khwarij and Fitna Al Hindustan — instead of taking action against them.
- He vowed to clear Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of terrorists as Islamabad continues mediated diplomacy that has stalled in Istanbul despite efforts by Türkiye and Qatar.