While talking to the troops, COAS commended their commitment and paid rich tributes to them for their sacrifices in bringing peace and normalcy to the troubled regions. PHOTO: ISPR
As the army resumed its offensive against targets in North Waziristan this month, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif said on Tuesday that the nation had rejected the misplaced ideology of terrorists who have clearly lost their cause already and are being marginalised.
#COAS:The nation has rejected the misplaced ideology of terrorists,who have clearly lost their cause already,are being marginalized.
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) May 27, 2014
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, Gen Sharif visited field deployments in South Waziristan.
The COAS reiterated Army's continued whole hearted support for tribal brethren under all circumstances.
While talking to the troops, he commended their commitment and paid rich tributes to them for their sacrifices in bringing peace and normalcy to the troubled regions.
The army chief reviewed progress of various projects undertaken by the army in the area, and appreciated them for quality of work and timely completion.
Gen Sharif particularly mentioned the construction of Central Trade Corridor, a 714-kilometre road network, linking Pakistan’s Indus Highway and Waziristan agencies with the Afghan Ring Road.
Later the COAS also visited the recently established Cadet College Spinkai Raghzai. Talking to Cadets, he said that these projects would help integrate a new generation of young Pakistanis from such remote areas in the national mainstream.
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@Mj: His stance is that it's a push towards alienating North Waziristan from Pakistan like East Pakistan. Then he said that I'm personally going to talk with Raheel Sharif on these recent bombings. See Imran Khan's 27-5-14 press conference.
Nation's rejection is not enough. Army should also stop using those parties who support terrorists.
Such delusional, self-serving diagnosis will not serve Pakistan well. The fact is the army-mil-intel itself has embraced the "misplaced ideology." So have large sections of the population who have been brainwashed by toxic textbooks and rampant jihadi discourse. That is why you have a Ahmadi doctor visiting from U.S doing public good being shot dead and a woman stoned to death right outside Lahore High Court (which would have probably approved it; remember rose petals for Qadri?) in a brazen case of honor killing. No action, much less justice can be expected in both cases, because the society at large has turned extremist and the military, with some exceptions, is no different. Pakistan is too deeply delusional to realize this and will slowly spiral down into a sinkhole. The smart, liberal people should just get out while they have a chance.
Long live Pakistan Army!!!
@Beck: "What about the misplaced ideology of IK regarding the recent bombing of PAF in NWA?"
What is his stance regarding the recent campaign? Thanks.
Political skills, not just military strategy would be sufficient for overcoming the issue.
@whitesky: Means in nutshell they are not confused anymore.
@Mohammed:
By all means have a great respect for your expeditionary army which has agreed with Mr Obama to support their combat role with reduced contingent in Afghanistan beyond 2014 until he leaves his office.
Rex Minor
What about the misplaced ideology of IK regarding the recent bombing of PAF in NWA?
With all due respect for Pakistan Army.
I am not sure what this statement by Gen. Sharif means when a foreign qualified cardiologist volunteering in Pakistan is killed because of his religion.
Not to mention, the local police did not even bother to register case about the murder.
Army is doing a great job and should not drop the ball now.
Sir, please look into the policy being followed by army (read incompetent govt) for last decade. The war on terror has shifted inside of Pakistan. Not even capital is safe. Time has come to review it at NDU as make shift arrangement by 2nd tier officers (Maj/Lt Col) of MO Diectorate who are there for less than 2 years, do not have capacity to design national policy. They are good in following orders or extinguish the daily fire. With your arrival, we expect something different or leave the way for somebody competant in handling such matters
Who will make IK understand that it's the ttp terrorists army is fighting and they are definitely marginalized. Don't try to stop final push.
when sir? today? last month? or last year? u know what u sow must u reap
Nation has....but I'm not sure GHQ has.
Love you Gen Sb. Kill them all as soon as you can. You are a hero for Pakistani nation.
It is no secret that the terrorist organizations in Pakistan have been focused on achieving their deadly agenda for over a decade. Thousands of innocent civilians including: elderly, women and children have fallen victim to their atrocities. We’ve seen over and over that they will cross all lines in order to destabilize the region. At first, they tried to manipulate people into believing that they were fighting for a cause. Unfortunately for them, the cover has been pulled, and it has become clear that they have an independent evil agenda. On the other hand, we share a common stance against terrorism, and our sacrifices in the region clarify our shared will and desire to restore peace in the country. We refuse to bow down to those who threaten the safety of our nations. We stand by the government of Pakistan and wish to see peace prevail throughout the region, especially Pakistan.
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Awesome. Please don't spare them this time and also take to task all political leaders and mullahs who tries to defend them. They are all anti Pakistan.
You are a brave patriotic soldier indeed. Nation will remember you for your courage and love for Pakistan.
" the misplaced ideology of terrorists who have clearly lost their cause already" --- sir, what was the cause ( which they have now lost). Will appreciate if the cause is explained to the common men.
In simpler words, the nation has rejected the misplaced ideology of Ch. Nisar, Nawaz Sharif, and Imran Khan.
Current COAS is a person who comes from a noble family. The family has tradition of holding national respect and pride. If he has decided to erradicate the menace of terrorism he will do it. It might take a bit long but surely now war on terror is in safe hands.
Pakistanis fully support the Pakistan Army. Pakistan Zindabad, Pakistan Paindabad.
Surely nation has rejected but not politicians who still have a tiny bit of hope about talks being successful.
Apart from this that 714km road is a big road,lets hope Taliban doesn't blow it up just because it's build by GOP