Pakistan

General Raheel, Imran agree to uproot terrorism

After meeting Mardan blast victims, Imran told media that the war against terror had not ended yet

Our Correspondent September 03, 2016

PHOTO: ISPR

MARDAN: Army chief General Raheel Sharif and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Friday met at Mardan Airbase and discussed the current national situation as well as the ongoing war against terrorism.

During the chance meeting which lasted for around 12 minutes, the army chief and Imran agreed to effective measures to uproot the menace of terrorism, reported a private TV channel.

At least 14 killed, 52 wounded in suicide blast at Mardan district courts

Both the leaders strongly condemned the Mardan blast but commended the security forces for foiling a terror bid in Peshawar. Peshawar corps commander and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak were also present at the meeting.

At least 14 killed, 52 wounded in suicide blast at Mardan district courts

After meeting victims of the blast at Mardan’s DHQ, Imran told media that the war against terror had not ended yet. He said the National Action Plan (NAP) against terrorism was not being implemented.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 3^rd, 2016.

COMMENTS (6)

Kala_bacha | 8 years ago | Reply Yes sir and G sure. We are in Lahore now, what next sir!

M.S. | 8 years ago | Reply Thanks to General Raheel who made this stubborn but confused politician to change sides. Taliban have lost their most vocal friend today.

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azzy | 8 years ago | Reply One great patriot only, my friend. Political gadflies are NOT patriots.

Tyggar | 8 years ago | Reply But didn't he say two days back that Pakistan was cleared of terrorists

Gaz | 8 years ago | Reply This news will sender a shiver down Nawazs spine.

Mohammed | 8 years ago | Reply Great to see the 2 great patriots meet and try to solve the problems facing our country. Meanwhile, NS was meeting his estate agent looking for properties abroad.

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