RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharifvisited Shawal on Monday where he reviewed the progress of the last...
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharifvisited Shawal on Monday where he reviewed the progress of the last phase of the operation in Shawal.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) wing of the Pakistan Army, the COASspent theday with troops busy in eliminating terrorists from their last bastion, close to Pak-Afghan Border.
The Army Chief was briefed in detail by formation commander about operational gains so far. COAS was apprised that since the start of the last phase in February 2016, in treacherous terrain of Shawal, more than 800 sq KM of area has been secured inflicting heavy casualties on terrorists.
The statement adds, that the Army Chief laudedthesuccessful completion of Shawal Op and acknowledged exceptional achievements, courage, determination and sacrifices of troops in achieving the objectives. He, however emphasised on consolidating the gains and resettlingTDPs back in their areas to the best of theabilities.
The Army Chief directed troops to undertake large scale combing operations to seek out terrorists, their sleeper cells and facilitators in areas beyond FATA.
Speaking to officers and men while standing in Shawal Valley, the COAS said - standing shoulder to shoulder with troops - the entire Nation highly values the sacrifices being rendered in this fight against terrorists, the ISPR statement concluded.