Summary The COAS emphasized on the officers and men to eliminate all local and foreign terrorists.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif visited troops on the front lines in North Waziristan Agency on Monday.
According to ISPR, Raheel Sharif was given detailed briefing by General Officer Commanding on the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb.
Talking to valiant troops in the middle of operation in Miranshah, the COAS lauded them for their courage, dedication and high state of morale and expressed his satisfaction over the progress achieved so far since start of the operation. He commended the entire chain of command for their determined efforts in planning, preparation, mobilization and execution of the operation.
General Raheel Sharif once again emphasized on the officers and men to eliminate all local and foreign terrorists and their sanctuaries. Alluding to the end objective, the COAS affirmed that terrorists will be chased and hunted down across the country till their final elimination.
He acknowledged and appreciated the support of the entire nation and avowed that Inshallah with unflinching national resolve and clear direction, we will accomplish our mission and rid Pakistan of the scourge of terrorism. He specially paid rich tributes to Shuhada and wounded.
Paying tribute to IDPs for their sacrifices to restore writ of the state, COAS acknowledged the national spirit and support forthcoming for them from across the country.
He re-affirmed that Army will not abandon tribal brethren in their hour of need and all possible assistance will be rendered to the government and various organizations in bringing them maximum relief. He also assured of Army’s role in rebuilding and restoring normalcy in the restive NWA.
Earlier on his arrival at Miranshah, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani, Corps commander Peshawer.
Pakistan Army launched a comprehensive operation against foreign and local terrorists upon direction of the government. The operation has been named ‘Zarb-e-Azb’, literally sharp strike/sharp cutting and will target the terrorist hideouts in North Waziristan.
The operation name Zarb-e-Azb means sharp strike/sharp cutting. Azb is also the name of sword used by Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) in one of the battles.
