Army chief offers Eid prayers with troops in North Waziristan

We are determined not to let terrorists return and reverse military gains, says General Raheel Sharif


News Desk July 06, 2016
Army chief General Raheel Sharif offers Eidul Fitr prayers along with other senior officers of the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan Agency on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. PHOTO: ISPR

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif offered Eid prayers in North Waziristan as he interacted with army troops taking part in the continuing military offensive against militants in the tribal belt, Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

The army chief’s visit comes just days after he sent special gifts for families of students killed in December 2014 attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar and to the temporary displaced persons (TDPs).



“Our nation and valiant army have paid a huge price for eliminating terrorists and restoring peace in country and we will not let these sacrifices go to waste,” said the ISPR.

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While the terrorists are being chased across the country, General Raheel said, the army is determined not to let them return and reverse the gains of the military.



The army chief reiterated that the on-going operation against terrorists of all hue and colour will continue.



No use of Pak soil against Afghanistan

The COAS said while the consolidation goes on and the operation dividends are optimised for the border region with Afghanistan, Pakistan will not allow anyone to use its soil against the neighbouring country.





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Directing all commanders and law enforcement agencies to take concrete measures to ensure peace and stability in the country, the army chief said peace and stability along the border with Afghanistan remains priority.



“Border management and dignified repatriation of Afghan refugees are important enablers for lasting peace and our efforts for peace in Afghanistan have been acknowledged.”



General Raheel, however, warned that in return of its commitment to facilitate reconciliation with sincerity, commitment and resolve, Pakistan expects the same from the Afghanistan side.



COMMENTS (6)

Feroz | 8 years ago | Reply COAS making a public spectacle of himself, more interested in propaganda than any Kazi. Someone interested in genuine prayer will not be calling news publications to take photographs. Never ever seen any Military man lead a prayer congregation.
NKAli | 8 years ago | Reply Eid Mubarak to all. The real COAS who is in truth concerned about the welfare of the troops, citizens and the porous borders. The man with steel moral fibre. We Pakistanis that work day and night to eke out a living remain proud to be associated with and have such a leader of men. Salams
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