Summary He lauded youth for their determination and support to Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday congratulated brave tribes especially the tribal youth on successful and historic merger of FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) to their popular sentiments.
In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Youth Jirga of erstwhile FATA met General Qamar Javed Bajwa at ISPR.
The COAS said that this mainstreaming shall facilitate bringing enduring peace, stability and socio-economic development of the long neglected and terrorism rid area.
He commended motivation and passion of the youth in realisation of this merger.
Gen Bajwa went on to say that said that the state is determined to root out extremism and terrorism for which youth has a great role to play.
Focus on their peaceful endeavours, participate in political and democratic activities, he advised the youth, adding that we have achieved peace at a very high cost of blood and national exchequer and we shall never let it lose.
The COAS emphasised that be aware of inimical forces who wish to exploit fault lines and try to reverse our gains. They shall never succeed.
He lauded youth for their determination and support to Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism, adding that he valued their views regarding future of Pakistan.
“Achievements through sacrifices of brave tribals are being consolidated while we transit from relative stability to enduring peace, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said and also shared his engagement with Afghan leadership for enhanced cooperation and security measures along Pak-Afghan border.
The COAS advised the youth to continue playing their role towards peace and progress of Pakistan as they are the future leaders.
The Jirga acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army s efforts for bringing back peace, stability and socio economic development in the area.
They also acknowledged COAS’s special interest towards mainstreaming of erstwhile FATA.
