Oct 21 , 2015
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Nation has unshakable trust in army: COAS
PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday said the people of Pakistan have ‘unshakable trust in their armed forces’, as he acknowledged the sacrifices rendered by the army in the ongoing anti-terror operation.
The army chief during a visit to the Frontier Corps Headquarters in Peshawar paid tributes to the sacrifices rendered by the force fighting ‘hand in glove’ with the army in anti-terror operation, according to a series of tweets issued by Director General of Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Asim Bajwa.
“Indomitable courage of army and FC personnel has been the bedrock of Operation Zarb-i-Azb,” said the COAS.
The army chief also lauded the efforts of police and other security agencies who ‘courageously braved the onslaught of terror and rendered innumerable sacrifices in the nation’s fight against terrorism’.
Earlier, the COAS was briefed by the inspector general of Frontier Corps (IGFC) about the paramilitary force’s capacity building and its preparedness to cope with challenges.
The army chief was also briefed about the progress of operations the FC was carrying out in many areas of the province.
General Raheel Sharif also reviewed manpower and defence equipment in FC’s possession aimed at building the capacity of the paramilitary force.
While commending the force’s contribution in the improved security situation, the COAS directed them to remain vigilant to foil any future attempts by terrorists to disrupt peace in the province. About the situation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the army chief stressed upon the need to work for close coordination with Afghan forces for durable peace in the region.
He commended an integrated response by all security forces to bring a noticeable improvement in the security situation. However, he directed them to remain vigilant to defeat terrorist attempts to launch any attack across the country in future also.
The army chief also stressed the need to work harder for close coordination and better border management on both sides of Pak-Afghan border as a prerequisite for long-term peace and stability in the region.
It is pertinent to note here that a survey carried out by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) said Tuesday that Pakistan Army has emerged as the most trustworthy institution in the country. The nationwide poll was conducted again from June 2 to 12, 2015, following the completion of the second year of the assemblies and the government.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk