20-Year Afghanistan War Under Review as US Delegation Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir

Islamabad (Terror Monitor) — A delegation of the U.S. Afghanistan War Commission met Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday as the commission continues its review of the United States’ two-decade engagement in Afghanistan.

The delegation was led by commission Co-Chairs Shamila N. Chaudhary and Dr. Colin F. Jackson. According to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the discussions covered matters of mutual interest, Pakistan’s role and support during the Afghanistan conflict, the regional security environment and developments in Afghanistan.

During the meeting, Field Marshal Munir presented Pakistan’s perspective on the security dynamics that shaped the Afghanistan conflict and highlighted the challenges Pakistan faced during the prolonged U.S. engagement in the region.

According to the ISPR statement, Munir stressed that the strategic, diplomatic and operational dimensions of the Afghanistan conflict should be assessed while taking into account the regional perspective and Pakistan’s experience.

The visiting delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding role and sacrifices during the conflict in Afghanistan and appreciated the country’s continued contribution to regional peace and stability, according to the Pakistani military.

The meeting comes as the Afghanistan War Commission conducts a broader assessment of U.S. decisions and actions during the 20-year war, which began in 2001 and ended with the withdrawal of U.S. forces in August 2021. The commission was established by the U.S. Congress in 2021 as an independent body tasked with examining the strategic, diplomatic, military and operational aspects of the conflict.

The commission’s review is also examining the role of regional countries, including Pakistan, whose relationship with Washington evolved significantly throughout the war. Pakistan served as a key U.S. counterterrorism partner and provided important logistical support during the conflict, while Washington also raised concerns over the presence of Taliban and Haqqani network figures in Pakistan.

The commission’s 2025 interim report noted Pakistan’s cooperation in efforts against al-Qaeda while also examining U.S. concerns regarding alleged Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan. These issues form part of the broader historical and policy questions before the commission.

The commission recently received a one-year extension to complete its work, with its final report now scheduled to be submitted in August 2027. Co-Chairs Chaudhary and Jackson said the extension would allow the commission to conduct US Afghanistan War Commission Delegation Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI (Engine News) — A delegation of the U.S. Afghanistan War Commission met Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday as the commission continues its review of the United States’ two-decade engagement in Afghanista

The delegation was led by commission Co-Chairs Shamila N. Chaudhary and Dr. Colin F. Jackson. According to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the discussions covered matters of mutual interest, Pakistan’s role and support during the Afghanistan conflict, the regional security environment and developments in Afghanista

During the meeting, Field Marshal Munir presented Pakistan’s perspective on the security dynamics that shaped the Afghanistan conflict and highlighted the challenges Pakistan faced during the prolonged U.S. engagement in the regio

According to the ISPR statement, Munir stressed that the strategic, diplomatic and operational dimensions of the Afghanistan conflict should be assessed while taking into account the regional perspective and Pakistan’s experienc

The visiting delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding role and sacrifices during the conflict in Afghanistan and appreciated the country’s continued contribution to regional peace and stability, according to the Pakistani militar

The meeting comes as the Afghanistan War Commission conducts a broader assessment of U.S. decisions and actions during the 20-year war, which began in 2001 and ended with the withdrawal of U.S. forces in August 2021. The commission was established by the U.S. Congress in 2021 as an independent body tasked with examining the strategic, diplomatic, military and operational aspects of the conflic

The commission’s review is also examining the role of regional countries, including Pakistan, whose relationship with Washington evolved significantly throughout the war. Pakistan served as a key U.S. counterterrorism partner and provided important logistical support during the conflict, while Washington also raised concerns over the presence of Taliban and Haqqani network figures in Pakista

The commission’s 2025 interim report noted Pakistan’s cooperation in efforts against al-Qaeda while also examining U.S. concerns regarding alleged Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan. These issues form part of the broader historical and policy questions before the commissio

The commission recently received a one-year extension to complete its work, with its final report now scheduled to be submitted in August 2027. Co-Chairs Chaudhary and Jackson said the extension would allow the commission to conduct additional research and produce an independent, evidence-based assessment of the U.S. war in Afghanista

Shamila N. Chaudhary previously served in senior U.S. government positions, including as Director for Pakistan and Afghanistan on the National Security Council. Dr. Colin F. Jackson previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia and was involved in the U.S.-Taliban peace proces

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The Rawalpindi meeting comes amid renewed security tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, adding a contemporary regional-security dimension to the commission’s examination of the legacy of the U.S. war and its impact on neighbouring countries.