Politicians voice support for ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad’

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Politicians voice support for ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad’

ISLAMABAD: Political leaders expressed support for ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad', terming it an important step in the war against terrorism.

Speaking in Capital Talk, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Shafqat Mahmood said that considering recent terror attacks, the operation should be supported by everyone.

“If it’s an extension of operation Zarb-e-Azb and carries its goals forward, we will support it,” he said.

Pakistan Peoples Party leader Sherry Rehman also supported the operation but reiterated that taking it to its logical end wouldn’t be possible without civilian government.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Tariq Fazal emphasised that the civil-military leadership is on the same page. “We are one,” he said.

Pakistan on Wednesday launched a nationwide military operation 'Radd-ul-Fasaad', which would include broad-spectrum security and counter-terrorism operations in Punjab, and continuation of ongoing operations across the country.

According to the Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) wing of the Pakistan Army, the operation aims include the elimination of the residual and latent threat of terrorism, consolidating gains of operations made so far and ensuring the security of Pakistan’s borders.

The Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy, Civil Armed Forces as well as other security and law enforcement agencies will continue to actively participate and support the efforts of the Pakistan Army to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country.

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad will entail conduct of broad spectrum security and counter-terrorism operations by Rangers in Punjab, continuation of ongoing operations across the country and focus on more effective border security management.

The operation will also include a countrywide deweponisation and explosive control as additional cardinals of the effort.

The hallmark of this operation will be pursuance of the National Action Plan.