Will continue supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan: DG ISPR

Asim Bajwa stresses on need of strict surveillance along the border to keep check on terrorists escaping Zarb-e-Azb

DG ISPR ASIM BAJWA. PHOTO: REUTERS

DG ISPR Lt General Asim Bajwa has said Pakistan will continue supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan with sincerity.

According to Radio Pakistan, he was speaking to media in Washington on Sunday as he arrived in the United States on an official visit.

Bajwa said Pakistan Army had preempted the neighbouring country terrorists could enter Afghanistan to escape the continuing offensive against militants in the tribal belt, Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

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The DG ISPR stressed on the need for strict surveillance along the Pak-Afghan border to keep a check on terrorists escaping the operation.

About army chief General Raheel Sharif's visit, Bajwa said it was of great importance, given the changing regional environment.

The COAS will hold meetings with US civil and military leadership to discuss regional security and stability, he added.

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