COAS reiterates resolve to bring peace stability to affected areas
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif inaugurated an important section of upcoming Central Trade Corridor along with the largest bridge on this road in South Waziristan Agency on Sunday.
According to ISPR, CTC is a strategic road link to facilitate trade between Pakistan-Afghanistan and will directly and indirectly help revive local economy of FATA and KPK. An international standard, 705 KM long road network through southern KPK and FATA, CTC is being built by Army Engineers and funded by friendly countries.
COAS said that development of FATA is a priority task being undertaken by the Army as a well-considered strategy.
Pakistan Army has undertaken 178 projects so far in social sector, communication infrastructure and power sector in FATA and Malakand areas. These projects are aimed to improve the quality of life in tribal areas and address the problem of militancy on long term basis.
While addressing the tribal elders, COAS appreciated their support in combating terrorism and acknowledged their sacrifices in war against terrorism. He reiterated Army’s resolve to bring peace and stability to the affected areas.
Referring to operation Zarb-e-Azb, COAS said that the operation is progressing successfully as per plan. He said while focusing on early completion, the army will continue with rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. A comprehensive plan in this regard has been chalked out in consultation with the government. DNA
