FATA tour: Kayani salutes anti-militancy fervour of troops

The army chief was visiting troops deployed in the tribal belt.

ISLAMABAD:

A little over a week before he steps down, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani touched base with servicemen in the tribal areas and appreciate their efforts to counter militancy in the lawless regions.

This was Kayani’s last trip as the army chief to the Federal Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) before he retires on November 29.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military chief visited troops deployed in Wana, Jandola and Miramshah. During his interaction with troops, Kayani lauded their spirit in the line of duty.

Appreciating the troops, Kayani said, “The entire nation acknowledged the sacrifices made by men of Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps as part of a national effort to eliminate the menace of terrorism and militancy.”



The army chief also reviewed the progress of development projects in Fata initiated by Army during the past few years including an under construction Central Trade Corridor and road network system in South and North Waziristan Agency.

The outgoing Army chief also visited Peshawar Corps Headquarters as part of his farewell trip. He laid a floral wreath at “Yadgare Shuhada.”

Addressing Garrison officers and troops, Kayani lauded their dedication, professionalism and high morale displayed while performing their duties under difficult circumstances.

He thanked each one of them for giving his best in meeting all contingencies may it be operations, internal security duties, reconstruction work or employment for calamities.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 23^rd, 2013.