Troops would rid NW, country of terrorists, Gen. Raheel

Observes Defence Day with troops, satisfied with achievements 

RAWALPIND: General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Saturday said Zarb-e-Azb has been planned with a clear stance and long term objectives will accomplish elimination of terrorists from these areas and from across the country, followed by complete rehabilitation of the affected areas, he empha. The COAS said this during visit to Mirali in North Waziristan Agency(NWA) and celebrated 48th Defence Day of Pakistan with troops. On arrival at Mirali, Operation Commander briefed the COAS on progress of Operation Zarb-e – Azb. COAS expressed  his complete satisfaction over achievements and  progress of the operation made so far in North Waziristan Agency.

 COAS acknowledged all fighting soldiers involved in Operation Zarbe Azb for writing new chapters of valour and sacrifices. He also appreciated the expertise and efforts of aviation and intelligence who have immensely contributed in precise targeting of terrorists and disrupting their command arrangements. COAS also directed that terrorists and their affiliates should not be allowed to return to areas once cleared by the security forces.

 Appreciating special integrated security teams which have carried out sweeping pre-emptive operations in major cities, killing and apprehending hundreds of hard core terrorists, he directed continuation of such operations.

 COAS was briefed on the continued relief operation and supply of goods for TDPs and directed that conditions be created for their safe and happy return to their respective areas as soon as possible. 

 COAS paid rich tributes to Shuhada and the wounded, who have rendered supreme sacrifice for defence of the country. He also reiterated that elimination of this menace was a national undertaking and only with sustained focus of the entire nation, we can jointly accomplish our objective of a terror free Pakistan.

COAS also visited temporarily dislocated persons (TDP) camp at Bannu on his way back and spent some time with TDP.-DNA

Unless you enter some sort of contest
woolrich arctic parka The Art Of Fashion With Topiary