War against militants in North Waziristan is being won: Nawaz
The premier, accompanied by federal ministers, arrived in Miramshah on Monday to boost the morale of troops taking part in Operation Zarb-e-Azb and to be briefed on the progress of the operation.
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif – who had earlier arrived in the agency to spend Eidul Azha with soldiers - welcomed the premier to the frontline.
"This is war is being won. This war, under Gen Raheel’s leadership, will make Pakistan successful,” said Nawaz, while expressing hope for Pakistan to become a peaceful country.
The army launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb on June 15 this year against foreign and local terrorists outfits operating from the tribal areas.
“With the presentation that was given to me by the army chief, I can tell how difficult this operation is ... this is a war in which the enemy cannot be seen,” said the prime minister.
"I thank you and congratulate you. Gen Raheel thanks you and congratulates you … in fact, the whole country congratulates you wholeheartedly,” the premier said, while thanking the troops for being honouring him with their presence.
Earlier, the PM was given a detailed briefing on all the targets achieved since the beginning of the operation.
The premier was informed about the crucial role played by Pakistan Air Force and Special Service Group in the operation.
The premier was accompanied by Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Mehtab Abbasi and Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Safron) Abdul Qadir Baloch.
Addressing IDPs
PM Nawaz further added that the government and armed forces will not rest till the IDPs return to their homes safely.
Flanked by the army chief while addressing people at a relief camp in Baka Khel, the premier said, “IDPs left their homes for the safety of Pakistan and we know you [IDPs] are passing through a difficult time.”
Further, the premier vowed to ensure development in the regions where the operation is ongoing. He said roads will be built and towns will be developed in the areas.
Correction: An earlier version of this story erroneously stated that Nawaz Sharif is the first elected prime minister to have visited North Waziristan. The error is regretted.
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@S Chaudhury: Yes he is the elected Prime Minister of Pakistan and has secured Millions of votes, as endorsed by various international observers including UNDP, FAFEN, ECP etc. Please check the internet, all these organizations have declared the elections of 2013 to be more transparent than the previous elections of 2008 and 2002. Perhaps you don't know who was the chief campaigner in the sham referendum of 2002? It is your own fault if you have chosen to live in fool's paradise!
Is he elected or selected PM?
War could never be won by killing humans, otherwise the very first war of mankind would have been the last.
The intervals between this unbroken and endless chain of wars is called peace or ceasefire!
In this phase of so called peace, all human societies in fact make very expensive preparations for the next war and raise big armies.......with the pretext of self defense!
This was long overdue
Other politcians need to go out there and support our troops.
Pak fauj Zindabad
Only if we had realized it 40,000 lives and 12 years earlier - that nothing short of complete control over your country's territories is how menaces like this are dealt with
I request Pakistan govt to release Musharraf as he knows how to handle India!
Thanks to Pakistan Armed forces and General R. Shareff that we are in a winning position now. Had it not been for his desicives action and courage shown by the Pakistan Army, we would have been living under constant threat from these mad killers. Impotent political leaders should take a lead from the General
Elected ? :O big question '?' mark on this !
good news , we feel also safe than before
Prime Minister visiting flood hit areas......Prime Minister visiting N.Waziristan.....Prime Minister actually slowly looking like a Prime Minister........WELL DONE IMRAN KHAN.