NewsAugust 19 , 2016
Army Chief reiterates resolve to root out terrorism
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has reiterated resolve to eliminate terrorists from across the country, ISPR said Friday.
According to a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), media wing of the military, here Friday, Army Chief Raheel Sharif visited front line troops along Pak-Afghan border in Khyber Agency.
Security forces have launched operation against terrorists near Pak-Afghan border in Khyber Agency.
COAS was given detailed briefing by Operational commander on progress of Operations and gains consolidated so far.
Showing satisfaction over the progress of operation, the Army Chief appreciated the highest state of morale and professionalism shown in fighting terrorists of various outfits hiding in the most rugged terrain.
Gen. Raheel said, “clearance of mountain passes in Rajgal despite this being the most treacherous terrain where terrorists were entrenched on the high mountain passes to stay both sides of the border, is a manifestation of Pakistan's commitment to check cross border movement and will go a long way in helping our initiative of Border Management.”
COAS directed enhanced vigilance and pro-active approach to stop any type of movement of terrorists.
While talking to troops, he said that the nation and valiant Army had paid a huge price to fight terrorism. “We will commit all efforts to clear all remote pockets and sleeper cells of terrorists till their total elimination from anywhere in the country,” COAS said.
Earlier on arrival on the front lines, the COAS was received by Corps Commander.
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