CENTCOM magazine lauds COAS Asim Munir as strong voice against extremists


US Central Command’s magazine “Unipath” has described Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir as a forceful voice against violent extremists.

In an article appeared in the quarterly magazine, it said General Syed Asim Munir shall be commemorated as a leader whose foremost commitment resides in the security, stability and prosperity of Pakistan.

The article also highlighted General Syed Asim Munir’s leadership, military background, and counterterrorism efforts. It shed light on his stance regarding terrorism, fifth generation warfare, and capability to respond to foreign aggression, as well as socio-economic measures.

Commending Army Chief’s counterterrorism efforts, the CENTCOM magazine wrote that decisive military operations, including 22,409 intelligence-based operations, were carried out against extremist outfits known as Fitna al-Khawarij under his leadership. Three hundred and ninety-eight terrorists were eliminated in these operations.

The quarterly further quoted General Syed Asim Munir as saying that
terrorists will have to submit before the writ of the state. Pakistan will spare no effort to dismantle terrorist networks to protect its citizens at all costs.

It stated that the Army Chief emphasized that the armed forces should be fully prepared in view of the challenges being posed by the fifth-generation warfare.

About socioeconomic efforts, the magazine wrote that General Syed Asim Munir fully supported the government in the functioning of the Special Investment Facilitation Council and the Green Pakistan Initiative for job creation and economic development.

The quarterly also commended Army Chief’s steps for interfaith harmony and the protection of minorities as he always condemned the incidents of intolerance.

Appreciating military diplomacy of Pakistan’s Army Chief, the article applauded stronger military and diplomatic relations with countries like the United States and conducting joint military exercises with several other countries.

It is particular to mention that the Unipath is a profession
al military magazine published quarterly by the Commander of the United States Central Command as an international forum for military personnel in the Middle East and South and Central Asia region.

Source: Radio Pakistan