Now it's your turn to do more, COAS tells neighbours

Gen Qamar briefed about linkages of recent attacks with NDS, RAW-sponsored terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday stated that it was about time for the other stake holders particularly Afghanistan to do more in the fight against terrorism.

Chairing a high-level security meeting following the recent spate of violence that killed around 80 people in terrorist attacks across the country, the army chief was briefed in detail about the recent incidents and their manifest linkages with terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan operating under the patronage of NDS and RAW.

He said that since 9/11, Pakistan is one of the few countries which have borne the brunt of terrorism and made monumental sacrifices to effectively neutralise the menace in its state territories.



“Unfortunately our sacrifices against terrorism are not well acknowledged and we are often subjected to demand of do more,” the army chief was quoted as saying by the Inter Services Public Relations.

It was concluded that while counter terrorism efforts by Pakistan continue, it is time now for the other stake holders particularly Afghanistan to ‘do more'.

Gen Qamar reiterated that the Pakistan army will continue its efforts to positively contribute towards regional peace and stability and shall not allow use of our territory against any other country.

The army chief appreciated efforts of security forces, intelligence and other Law Enforcement Agencies in foiling countless terrorist activities through ongoing 'Operation Radd ul Fasaad'.

He expressed his resolve to eliminate the menace to ensure safety and security of Pakistan and its resilient people who are real strength of their brave security forces.

Following a spate of violence in February, the army chief had vowed to ‘avenge’ each drop of Pakistani blood, saying the country would no longer show restraint to anyone.

Hinting at both India and Afghanistan’s involvement in the grisly bombing at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan that killed over 75 people, Gen Qamar had stated that the army will show no restraint for anyone.

Days after the week of violence, Pakistan Army had launched Operation Raddul Fasaad across the country.

Since then, numerous operations have been held across the country under Operation Raddul Fasaad