Pakistan Army Vows to Continue Anti-Terror Operations in KP

PESHAWAR (Daily Urdu) —Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has said that intelligence-based security operations will continue across Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa until terrorism is completely eliminated.

He made the remarks during a special interactive session with students and senior faculty members from various universities across the province, where participants discussed Pakistan’s national security situation and the challenges facing the wider region.

According to the military's media wing, the session focused on the evolving security environment, the importance of national unity and the role of young people in addressing challenges to the country's stability.

Addressing the participants, Lieutenant General Chaudhry emphasised that intelligence-based operations were an essential part of ongoing efforts to counter terrorist threats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He said security operations would continue until terrorism was completely eradicated from the province, underscoring the military's stated commitment to maintaining security and countering militant networks.

Emphasis on Youth's Role in National Security

During the discussion, the ISPR chief highlighted the importance of young people's awareness and participation in matters concerning national security.

He stressed that national unity, the rule of law and collective efforts were essential to countering the objectives of elements seeking to undermine Pakistan's security and stability.

He also discussed the challenges facing the country and the wider region, encouraging students to remain informed about developments affecting national security.

The session provided an opportunity for students and university faculty members to exchange views on security-related issues and discuss the responsibilities of educational institutions and young people in strengthening national cohesion.

Students Express Support for National Defence

Students participating in the session expressed their determination to play a constructive role in safeguarding Pakistan's security and defence.

The interaction formed part of efforts to engage academic institutions and younger generations in discussions about national security, regional developments and the challenges confronting Pakistan.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has remained a major focus of Pakistan's counterterrorism efforts, with security forces and police continuing intelligence-led operations against terrorist networks operating in different districts of the province.