RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, visited front line troops busy in operations along Pak-Afghan Border in Khyber Agency on Friday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) wing of the Pakistan Army, the COAS was given a detailed briefing by the operational commander on progress of operations and gains consolidated so far.
Showing satisfaction over the progress of the operation, the Army Chief appreciated the highest state of morale and professionalism shown in fighting terrorists of various organisations hiding in the most rugged terrain.
Clearance of mountain passes in Rajgal, despite it being the most treacherous terrain, where terrorists were entrenched on the high mountain passes to stay both sides of the border, is a manifestation of Pakistan's commitment to check cross border movement and will go a long way in helping our initiative of Border Management.
The COAS directed enhanced vigilance and pro-active approach to stop any type of movement of terrorists.
While talking to troops, the Army Chief said that the nation and valiant army had paid a huge price to fight terrorism. “We will commit all efforts to clear all remote pockets and sleeper cells of terrorists till their total elimination from anywhere in the country,†the Army Chief said.
Earlier upon his arrival on the front lines, the COAS was received by Corps Commander Peshawar Lt Gen Hidayat Ur Rehman, the statement concluded.
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