Enduring peace inside Pakistan linked to peace in Afghanistan: COAS
The COAS said that It is only with mutual cooperation that we will defeat such terrorists.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Miranshah and interacted with tribal elders from North and South Waziristan Districts on Friday.
In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS said that cross border terrorist incidents are gradually reducing due to solidification of Pak-Afghan border especially the ongoing fencing. However, enduring peace inside Pakistan is linked to peace in Afghanistan for which Pakistan is playing its role.
Gen Bajwa said that Afghanistan is our brotherly Muslim neighbor and we wish peace in Afghanistan as much for Pakistan. The COAS urged tribal elders to continue playing their elderly role in guiding the youth. Combination of experience & wisdom of elders with energy and talent of the youth is recipe for success.
Referring to few IED incidents in recent past, he asked them to stay alert and watchful against those facilitators and abettors who are morphed into peaceful citizens and working for the inimical forces.
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The COAS said that dealing with those few through force is not difficult however even at the cost casualties of security forces we deal them ensuring that peaceful citizens are not harmed. It is only with mutual cooperation that we will defeat such terrorists.
Tribal elders assured army chief that they shall continue supporting security forces in maintaining security environment. They requested the COAS for speedy completion of ongoing projects besides suggesting few additional.
Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said that gradually all projects shall get realised and upon completion these projects shall bring enduring peace, stability and prosperity in the area. Commander Peshawar Corps was present during the meeting.
