PESHAWAR: Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif has said that alongside Fata, proactive counter-terrorism operations in urban areas by law-enforcement agencies are producing desired results. He said equal focus would remain on finding terror financing, choking all their sources and apprehending financiers, abettors and sympathisers. 

The COAS said this during a visit to South and North Waziristan tribal regions to celebrate Eidul Fitr with troops on front lines. According to a statement issued by ISPR, the army chief stayed overnight at Wana Camp in South Waziristan Agency and offered Eid prayers there.

He then visited Eidak in North Waziristan and exchanged Eid greetings with troops. He also met temporary displaced persons (TDPs) who have returned to their homes. The COAS was briefed by commanders on progress of Operation Zarb-e-Azb. He expressed satisfaction over the achievements made so far. 

While interacting with troops, he appreciated their high state of morale, courage and determination in execution of the operation. While defending the motherland staying away from our homes and families is a military tradition that we cherish and are proud of, he said. 

The army chief said that overwhelming support and trust of the nation in its armed forces is our biggest asset. “Our nation stands united today behind us in accomplishing any mission assigned to us and we will never let them down.”

Published in Dawn, July 21st, 2015

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