Rawalpindi, September 28, 2026: A delegation of the US Afghanistan War Commission, led by its Co-Chairs Shamila N. Chaudhary and Dr Colin F. Jackson, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Monday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the delegation is conducting a review of the United States’ 20-year engagement in Afghanistan.
The meeting covered matters of mutual interest, including Pakistan’s support during the conflict, the regional security environment and developments in Afghanistan, with particular focus on perspectives relevant to the Commission’s work.
Field Marshal Munir shared Pakistan’s perspective on the security dynamics that shaped the conflict and highlighted the challenges faced by Pakistan during the prolonged war in Afghanistan.
He stressed the importance of incorporating the regional perspective and Pakistan’s experience while assessing the strategic, diplomatic and operational dimensions of the conflict.
The US delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding role and sacrifices during the Afghanistan conflict and appreciated its continued contribution to regional peace and stability.
