Cross-border terrorist incidents reducing, says army chief

E-Paper | March 12, 2026

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Miramshah and interacted with tribal elders from North and South Waziristan tribal districts.

According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the COAS said that cross-border terrorist incidents were gradually reducing due to solidification of Pak-Afghan border through fencing and other measures. However, he added, an enduring peace inside Pakistan was linked to peace in Afghanistan for which Pakistan is playing its role.

The COAS said “Afghanistan is our brotherly Muslim neighbour and we wish peace in Afghanistan as much for Pakistan”. He urged tribal elders to continue playing their role in guiding the youth. “Combination of experience & wisdom of elders with energy and talent of the youth is recipe for success.”

Referring to a few IED incidents in recent past, the COAS asked the elders to stay alert and watchful against those who are working for inimical forces.

He said security forces would continue taking action against anti-peace elements and during their actions they would ensure that peaceful citizens were not harmed. With the cooperation of people terrorists would be defeated, he added.

The tribal elders assured the COAS that they would continue supporting security forces in maintaining peace in tribal areas.

They requested the COAS for the speedy completion of ongoing projects and also called for some new projects.

The COAS said all projects would be completed on time and upon completion they would bring enduring peace, stability and prosperity in the area.

Published in Dawn, September 28th, 2019

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Sep 28, 2019 09:17am

As a nation, we should all be very proud of having a brave and highly trained army and leaders like Gen Bajwa and PM Imran Khan. As their vision, dedication, honesty and loyalty will help to overcome our current political, economical and territorial difficulties. Just give them time and have patience! (Note: I'm the original 'Anti-Corruption_Pakistani' account holder for 3 years, expressing my candid views against injustice, inequality and corrupt mafia. So, be aware of fake ID's and cronies!).

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Bhaijan

Sep 28, 2019 09:37am

Good job by Pak Army, COAS visits is greatly helpful for tribal trust on ongoing development projects. Pak must have peace, normalcy, soonest on its western border. Besides the Afghan factions, war lords, politicians,rulers, the whole of Afghanistan must be taken into confidence and be well informed about atrocities leashed upon the Kashmiris by India, and the unabated curfew & lock down on 8 mn Kashmiris. Afghanistan must be in unison and on board to understand the grievances suffered by Kashmiris felt by them due to occupation Indian forces, once the Pak border is congenial, Pak can keep better vigil on its eastern border, and be always alert to blow a befitting response to any misadventure.

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Sid

Sep 28, 2019 12:45pm

While Pakistanis from the bottom of their hearts wish peace for Afghanistan - some Afghans attack Pakistanis because of anti Pakistan propaganda... I hope PM IKs speeches in NYK have woken those afghans up who were against Pakistan... Pakistan wants and needs peace in Afghanistan for the people of both countries. Taliban are a reality in Afghanistan which won’t go away. It’s better to sit and negotiate then fight.

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Alih

Sep 28, 2019 12:53pm

Yeah 'brotherly'. They beat brothers in Cricket match as well.

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