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.
