Army chief commemorates 100th anniversary of WW1

Published March 9, 2015
General Raheel commemorated 100 years of the raising of Pakistan Army's Infantry Division - ISPR
General Raheel commemorated 100 years of the raising of Pakistan Army's Infantry Division - ISPR

LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday commemorated the raising of the Infantry Division 100 years ago, said Director General (DG) of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Asim Bajwa on Twitter.

General Raheel shed a light on the significance of achieving peace through conflict resolution, the lack of which led to the disastrous World War 100 years ago.

The COAS also highlighted the need of operational preparedness and the significance of deterrence as a means of not promoting war but preserving peace.

General Raheel further said that the war 100 years ago serves as a reminder for the international community to show urgency in resolving long standing international disputes that are yet to have a just resolution.

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