Militants’ hideouts in tribal areas to be destroyed

RAWALPINDI: The formation commanders meeting at the General Headquarters chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday decided to completely destroy the hideouts of terrorists in the tribal areas.

The commanders affirmed that the Pakistan Army would not allow the sacrifices of its martyrs go in vain.While speaking on the occasion, General Raheel Sharif vowed that terrorist elements would be eliminated at all costs.

The COAS said the sacrifices rendered by those in the war against terrorism would not go in vain.The half-yearly meeting was attended by all the corps commanders and formation commanders.

Comprehensive briefings on the security situation of the country as well as professional matters relating to the military came under discussion.In the meeting, it was also decided to track down the terrorists and monitor their movements across the country. To dismantle the terror networks, the army resolved to coordinate closely with intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

The meeting also discussed the situation on the Pak-Afghan border, the military operation in North Waziristan and Tirah Valley, national security as well as professional matters.It was also decided that the Airport Security Force (ASF) would be trained by the military in order to counter any future attacks.

It also reviewed the goals achieved in North Waziristan and Tirah Valley.The meeting was held when the Taliban-claimed attacks on Karachi airport raised questions about the ability of the authorities to secure key facilities in the face of a resurgent enemy.