Dec 20 , 2015
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Ops to continue till total elimination of terrorists: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif visited North Waziristan Agency (NWA) and spent his day with troops and tribals on Saturday.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was briefed in detail by the formation commander about recent progress of ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb, IBOs and return of TDPs.
The COAS was briefed that out of 291,827 displaced families, 108,503 returned to their homes.
Appreciating the progress, the Army Chief vowed to continue operations till total elimination of terrorists.
While talking to troops on the occasion, the COAS commended all officers and men for their courage, determination and spirit of sacrifice displayed by them in war against terrorism.
Appreciating intense hard work by intelligence agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies, the General Sharif said terrorist networks and their linkages are being unearthed across the country and this nexus will be broken at all cost to bring enduring peace.
The Army Chief was also briefed on the ongoing rehabilitation work, and its effects on the socio-economic landscape of the area. He was satisfied with the pace of progress of rehabilitation work and directed all concerned to ensure a dignified return of TDPs to a better built and rehabilitated area.
Later, COAS interacted with tribal elders and recently returned TDPs, and assured them that Army will continue to remain in the area till completion of resettlement process. Tribal elders paid rich tribute to Army for successful operations, and affirmed that with the help of the Army, terrorists will never be allowed to return in the area.
He also inaugurated 110 bedded Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Mir Ali, which has been equipped with state of the art equipment. He appreciated Army Engineers for their dedicated efforts in executing quality construction work. To enhance education standards and help locals benefit from the emerging economic opportunities, COAS announced construction and opening of a Cadet College around Mir Ali for children of Waziristan.
Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Hidayat Ur Rehman.
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