CDF Munir urges US-Afghan war commission to incorporate regional, Pakistani POVs in conflict's review
Delegation acknowledges Pak’s role, sacrifices during Afghan conflict, appreciates contribution to regional stability
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has called on the US-Afghan War Commission to include regional and Pakistani viewpoints in their review of the conflict, according to the military's media wing. The Afghanistan War Commission, a bipartisan legislative panel established by the US Congress in December 2021, is tasked with conducting a thorough examination of US military, intelligence, foreign aid, and diplomatic activities in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021.
A delegation led by co-chairs Shamila N. Chaudhary and Dr. Colin F. Jackson met with Field Marshal Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The military spokesman emphasized the significance of integrating Pakistan's regional perspective and experience in evaluating the strategic, diplomatic, and operational facets of the conflict.
The US-Afghan War Commission delegation, during their discussions, acknowledged Pakistan's substantial sacrifices and contributions to regional security, as well as Pakistan's ongoing support for peace and stability in the region. The delegation also noted Pakistan's longstanding involvement in the fight against militancy, which has resulted in significant human and economic costs for Pakistan, with an estimated 800,000 US service members deployed in Afghanistan since the 2001 US-led invasion and over 100,000 Afghan security personnel and civilians killed.
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