Nov 19 , 2015
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Operation against terrorists to continue till logical end: president
Mamnoon says bold stance adopted by govt against extremists is being stringently implemented by armed forces
APPKARACHI - President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said that the operation against criminals and terrorists in Karachi as well as in other parts of the country will continue till eradication of terrorism from the country.
Addressing the 27th convocation of Pakistan Navy Engineering College of National University of Science and Technology, he said that the bold stance adopted by the government against extremists was being stringently implemented by the armed forces. “This is a matter of immense satisfaction that sacrifices rendered by people and Pakistan Army personnel are paying back with marked improvement in law and order situation and decline in terrorism related incidents,” the president said.
President Mamnoon said that country was presently at a crucial juncture and that unity at every level was needed to combat elements with extremist and violent tendencies. Reiterating that the government stands by the ongoing operation against the nexus of extremists, terrorists and criminals, he urged people in general to support the army and law enforcers against anti-state and anti-humanity elements.
“Consequent to action jointly undertaken by the government and state institutions, we witness that country is ushering into a new era of progress and development for which qualified and technically trained manpower is direly needed,” he said. Urging the young graduates of PNEC and NUST, to make optimum of their training in varied engineering and technology related fields, Mamnoon said inception of Pakistan-China Economic Corridor has enhanced the country’s need for technical hands all the more.
“Availability of maximum number of technically trained professional in modern technology in the coming years would be essential to help the country fully benefit from the economic corridor,” he reiterated adding that this would reduce dependence on foreign assistance. Expressing his satisfaction that the graduates to receive degree during the PNCE’s 27th convocation also included a significant number of women, he said women must increasingly join the country’s work-force.
“Constituting 50 per cent of the country’s total population they too must be in forefront and play their role in national development,” the president said. On the occasion, he also appreciated role played by Pakistan Navy as well as Pakistan Air force in emergency situations caused due to natural calamity or accidents at massive scale.
“Educational and training institutions run by Pakistan Navy are also a tremendous contribution more so as they are now also open to the public in general,” President Mamnoon said.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk