Operation till elimination of terrorists, says Pakistan Army chief

Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has said the military operation in North Waziristan Agency was launched to eliminate criminals from the area.

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Published: Tue 17 Jun 2014, 8:53 PM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 1:22 AM

He expressed these views during his address to participants of the National Security and War Course at the National Defence University here on Monday.

The army chief’s address focused on internal and external situation of the country with particular reference to the ongoing operation in NWA. He emphasised that the operation is aimed at eliminating all terrorists and their sanctuaries in NWA and get rid of the menace of terrorism.

“We will rid the country of terrorists,” he added.

The COAS said dens of terrorists in NWA would be destroyed.

Earlier, on arrival at the National Defence University, General Raheel Sharif was received by Lieutenant General Javed Iqbal, President National Defence University. — Online


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