Terrorism a war of survival for Pakistan: Army chief

International community acknowledges Pakistan for its efforts to eradicate terrorism, says COAS

In a series of tweets, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Asim Bajwa quoted the army chief saying terrorism is a "war of survival for Pakistan" while it remains a "conflict for the rest of the world."

For world,terrorism a conflict,for Pak it's a war of survival.Our enemies stoking terror to destabilise our country.Determined to defeat-6

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 29, 2015

Determined to defeat terrorism, Asim Bajwa, quoting the army chief, said that Pakistan's enemies are stoking terror to destabalise the country.

The tweets come a day after General Sharif was presented the Guard of Honour by Italy’s military at their headquarters.

General Sharif is currently on a three-day official visit to Italy where he met his Italian counterpart and discussed military relations, defence cooperation and training.

Read: Army chief presented guard of honour in Italy

The army chief highlighted Pakistan's perspective on international security at the Centre of Internation Study in Rome which was widely accepted and appreciated by the audience comprising senators and members of the intelligence.

#COAS-Centre of Intl StudyRome.Gave Pak perspective on intl security.Widely accepted&appreciated by audience,intelligentsia,senators-1

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 29, 2015

Another tweet added that the international community acknowledges Pakistan for its efforts to eradicate terrorism.

Intl community acknowledge Pak effort 4 recon.Need to beware,detractors,spoilers challenge both Pak&Afgn.Dividend;peace,prosperity 4 all-3

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 29, 2015

With regard to relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the army chief described the relationship as "uniquely inseparable".

Pak-Afgn uniquely,inseperably placed.peace in one not possible w/o peace in other-shared destiny.Sincerest effort for recon.Pak optimistic-2

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 29, 2015

Commenting on the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb, he said that it is a "comprehensive concept against terrorism and would ensure that Pakistan would be freed from terror." Further, he assured that progress was made in several operations across the country.

Op ZarbeAzb a comprehensive concept vs terrorism.will ensure terror free Pak &Region.Major ops progressed well,Last few pkts being cleared-4

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 29, 2015

He also added that the operation would ensure peace in Pakistan and in regions beyond, adding that terrorists would not be able to re-establish strongholds in the region.

Zarbeazb will ensure;peace in Pak&beyond,Terrorists won't be allowed re-establish,better Border con with Afgn,these areas will be rebuilt-5

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 29, 2015

Terrorism has attacked our common http://t.co/zySi8EGjW0 threat, needs global response.Only together can we win this war.All must support-7

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 29, 2015