COAS Engages in Empowering Dialogue with KP Women at Symposium-2023
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited Peshawar on September 27, 2023 and had an interactive session with the respectable women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during ‘KP Women Symposium-2023’.
He also attended the meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee along with Caretaker Chief Minister KP, Muhammad Azam Khan.
While addressing the participants of the women symposium, COAS said, “Women have played a positive and an important role in the progress of country throughout the history of Pakistan.”
COAS highlighted that women's role in Pakistan's progress and development is quintessential and the most important. COAS remarked that the women of KP have continued to face multifaceted challenges due to the prolonged fight against terrorism; however, they have proven their resilience, commitment, and bravery in the face of all odds.
COAS encouraged the women to take part in the progress and development of KP and Newly Merged Districts.
During the Apex Committee meeting, COAS was briefed about the overall security situation, including initiatives against smuggling, hoarding, and drug trafficking. The participants of the meeting affirmed that state institutions and the people are united for the protection of the life and property of citizens. Participants also paid rich tribute to the Shuhada and their families.
COAS concluded, "We have to synergize our efforts for the peace and prosperity of our beloved country. The Pakistan Army will continue to play its role in ensuring peace and stability in KP to provide a secure environment for economic development."
Earlier, upon arrival, COAS was received by Commander Peshawar Corps.
