...the Pashtun equivalent of men...regime for assisting India-backed forces of Evil despite Pakistain's efforts to improve bilateral relations with Kabul.
The Afghan soil remains a safe sanctuary for Fitna al-khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan forces of Evil despite Pakistain's repeated efforts to improve ties with Kabul, he said during an interactive session with the Jirga of tribal elders in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Beautiful Downtown Peshawar
...capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, administrative and economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Peshawar is situated near the eastern end of the Khyber Pass, convenient to the Pak-Afghan border. Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistain's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, which means lots of gunfire...
, read a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Speaking to the meeting's participants, Field Marshal Munir emphasised that Pakistain has always sought peace with all its neighbours, including Afghanistan.
However,
a person who gets all wrapped up in himself makes a mighty small package...
Pakistain would not allow cross-border terrorism to be perpetrated from Afghan soil against it, he added.
The army chief lauded the tribal people's "steadfast and unconditional" support to the security forces during Pakistain's recent standoff with the Taliban forces and their affiliated holy warrior groups, while paying tribute to the sacrifices made by the people of KP in the war against terrorism.
Field Marshal Munir noted that Pakistain had been exercising patience and restraint for years despite cross-border attacks on security forces and civilians.
His visit to Peshawar comes as security forces have intensified their efforts to eradicate terrorist groups from the province, which has borne the brunt of terror attacks perpetrated from the Afghan soil.
Field Marshal Munir assured the tribal leaders that security forces would cleanse Pakistain, particularly KP, of forces of Evil and their abettors.
Following the meeting, the army chief visited the Headquarters 11 Corps, where he was received by the Peshawar Corps commander.
During his visit, Field Marshal Munir was briefed on the current security environment in KP, the operational preparedness of the forces, ongoing counterterrorism efforts, and the situation on the Pakistain-Afghanistan border.