Army chief reaffirms commitment to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan

He was accompanied by Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt on a visit to North Waziristan


Kamran Yousaf March 12, 2015
Army chief Raheel Sharif along with Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt visited North Waziristan on Thursday. PHOTO: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has said that the terrorists have no place to hide and they will be hit wherever they are found.

The army chief made this statement during a visit to North Waziristan Agency (NWA) to review the progress in operation Zarb-e-Azb.

He was accompanied by Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Salim Bajwa in his tweets said both the chiefs were briefed on the operation's progress, and future plans to clear the area of all terrorists.

They also met troops fighting what has been dubbed a decisive battle against terrorism.

The chief military spokesperson said the army chief and air chief acknowledged that a new level of "jointness" between the army and air force had been achieved in the ongoing operation.



Bajwa said the efficacy of the use of air power with ground operation was also appreciated.

Both commanders reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate terrorism. The operation would continue till the job is finished, they added.





COMMENTS (7)

KK | 9 years ago | Reply @Zafar Iqbal: Ya. You are right. The planning began by their parents since their birth. Both families jointly planned to have babies and to raise them with aim to send one to Army and the other to Air Foce. They kept on promoting and reached the Generals' level because of sheer planning. Both were appointed as Chiefs under a plan. But till the time they are serving the purpose they are entrusted, we should take time out to appreciate them. Otherwise there is no limit to be sarcastic.
Zafar Iqbal | 9 years ago | Reply @KK Kool: Not coincidentally. Planned.
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