Army chief reaffirms commitment to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan
He was accompanied by Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt on a visit to North Waziristan
Army chief Raheel Sharif along with Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt visited North Waziristan on Thursday. PHOTO: ISPR
ISLAMABAD:
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has said that the terrorists have no place to hide and they will be hit wherever they are found.
The army chief made this statement during a visit to North Waziristan Agency (NWA) to review the progress in operation Zarb-e-Azb.
He was accompanied by Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt.
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Salim Bajwa in his tweets said both the chiefs were briefed on the operation's progress, and future plans to clear the area of all terrorists.
They also met troops fighting what has been dubbed a decisive battle against terrorism.
The chief military spokesperson said the army chief and air chief acknowledged that a new level of "jointness" between the army and air force had been achieved in the ongoing operation.
Bajwa said the efficacy of the use of air power with ground operation was also appreciated.
Both commanders reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate terrorism. The operation would continue till the job is finished, they added.
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has said that the terrorists have no place to hide and they will be hit wherever they are found.
The army chief made this statement during a visit to North Waziristan Agency (NWA) to review the progress in operation Zarb-e-Azb.
He was accompanied by Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt.
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Salim Bajwa in his tweets said both the chiefs were briefed on the operation's progress, and future plans to clear the area of all terrorists.
They also met troops fighting what has been dubbed a decisive battle against terrorism.
The chief military spokesperson said the army chief and air chief acknowledged that a new level of "jointness" between the army and air force had been achieved in the ongoing operation.
Bajwa said the efficacy of the use of air power with ground operation was also appreciated.
Both commanders reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate terrorism. The operation would continue till the job is finished, they added.