PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar and held an interactive session with women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during ‘KPK Women Symposium-2023’, said ISPR.

Army Chief according to military’s media wing also attended meeting of Provincial Apex Committee along with caretaker KP Chief Minister Azam Khan.

Addressing symposium, COAS said that women had played positive and important role in progress of country.

“KP women have continued to face multiple challenges due to prolonged fight against terrorism, however, they have proven their resilience, commitment and bravery at face of all odds,” said COAS.

“We have to synergise our efforts for peace and prosperity of our beloved country. Pakistan Army will continue to play its role in ensuring peace and stability in KP to provide secure environment for economic development,” said Army Chief.

COAS encouraged women to take part in progress and development of KP. During apex committee meeting, COAS was briefed about overall security situation including initiatives against smuggling, hoarding and drug trafficking.

Participants of meeting affirmed that state institutions and people are united for protection of life and property of citizens. Participants paid rich tributes to martyrs and their families. Earlier upon arrival, COAS was received by Commander Peshawar Corps.

Meanwhile, COAS General said that Pakistan Army will continue to play its role in ensuring peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to provide secure environment for economic development.

COAS General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar and chaired the meeting of Apex Committee. During Apex Committee meeting, he was briefed about overall security situation including initiatives against smuggling, hoarding and drug trafficking.

Participants of meeting affirmed that state institutions and people are united for protection of life and property of citizens. Participants also paid rich tribute to shuhada and their families.COAS Asim Munir concluded, We have to synergise our efforts for peace and prosperity of our beloved country.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 28 2023

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