Will never abandon FATA without fully restoring normalcy: General Raheel

Army chief visits Mohmand Agency to get detailed briefing on progress of stabilisation operations


Web Desk January 27, 2015
PHOTO: ISPR

Army chief General Raheel Sharif visited Mohmand Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas on Tuesday.

The army chief was given a detailed briefing about the progress of stabilisation operations, including ongoing development projects by army engineers, according to an Inter Services Public Relations statement.

“We will never abandon these areas without fully restoring them to functional normalcy,” General Raheel said.

Referring to the recently launched operations by Afghan National Army in areas close to Mohmand and Bajaur, the army chief expressed hope such measures would help check cross border terrorism incidents and enhance border coordination.

During his visit, Gen Raheel lauded the officers’ professionalism, dedication and sacrifices in fighting terrorism and bringing stability in Mohmand Agency.

Further, the army chief emphasised on the need to follow a comprehensive and uniform reconstruction and rehabilitation policy across Fata after areas have been cleared of terrorists.

“He expressed hope that such projects will help root out terrorism on long term basis by providing education and economic opportunities to the youth,” the statement added.

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