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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday visited South Waziristan and inaugurated multiple development projects as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan after the end of combat operations in the area, said a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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The army chief, as part of his visit, inaugurated a cadet college in Wana which was funded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The cadet college will provide education for upto 500 children of the area, according to the ISPR statement.
General Raheel Sharif also commissioned into service a 132-KV grid station, and a 54 kilometre long transmission line at Wana, as part of efforts to bring modern electrical infrastructure to the area. The new electrical infrastructure will fulfil a major demand of the local populace, said the ISPR statement.
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“These development projects would improve quality of life of the common people, create job opportunities and usher this area into economic prosperity, which is our main objective,” stated the army chief.
In Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), the army chief also inaugurated a USAID funded 62km road between DI Khan and Tank.
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“Operation Zarb-i-Azb is in its final stage, and Pakistan Army has evicted terrorists from the area with the support of the entire nation,” stated General Raheel Sharif.
The army chief, on the occasion also appreciated the support lent by the tribals of the area, and paid a tribute to their sacrifices. He urged the tribals to continue their support to the ongoing security and rehabilitation operations.
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Military operation Zarb-i-Azb was launched in North Waziristan on June 15 following a brazen militant attack on Karachi's international airport and the failure of peace talks between the government and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiators.
Authorities have since vowed to intensify operations, using air strikes, artillery and mortars to take back territory both in the border regions and other parts of the country.
North Waziristan is one of the seven regions in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) governed by tribal laws which is situated along the Pak-Afghan border.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:16pm
The next President in making..
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Sep 16, 2015 08:16pm
Highly commendable. Both infrastructures combined at one place - physical and mental highways to prosperity of fellow humans.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:19pm
Well done!!! it seems we are now on our way to progress ..Long live pakistan
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Sep 16, 2015 08:20pm
Cadet college in Wana would make a huge change in the outlook of people in the area. Thanks to UAE for the gift and Gen. Raheel for opening the area long closed to the people from settled areas of Pakistan.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:21pm
It seems rangers and army have become more than law enforcement agencies as yesterday rangers in karachi were sending flowers to injured politician now this.They must remain in their domain and let the parties work as politicians not them.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:24pm
Excellent.... God bless Pakistan.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:25pm
People's representative!
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Sep 16, 2015 08:27pm
@mohammad waleed when they fail to deliver and become irrelevant, the power vacuum cant be left empty! As long as they are doing good, there is nothing wrong with it.
Political clowns can grow up and take a break from corruption and start delivering to people as their prime reason to be in power, once thats done they will have moral authority to send troops back to barracks!
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Sep 16, 2015 08:30pm
Everyday i am hearing a good news Pakistan is going good.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:32pm
If they had remained in their domain you would have seen hundreds dead each week in Karachi and rest of Pakistan. People need to understand diffetence bewteen an ideal and pragmatic system. Pakistani is by no means an ideal place so to tilt the balance of equilibrium back to ideal system we need these short term actions by Army and rangers. Constitution doesnot safeguard people, men do!
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Sep 16, 2015 08:35pm
Soft takeover. Be prepared for tough times ahead now.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:42pm
@mohammad waleed
you are absolutely rite this is not some thing to be done by armed forces this is the job of incompetent politicians and bureaucrats... but unfortunately they are too scared to come out of their holes..
these development works are not the job of armed forces but they are going one step ahead to accomplish for what they have already sacrificed alot... and that is a stable, united and peaceful Pakistan..
so while sitting in your drawing room and just criticizing any body trying to make a difference shouldn't be your aim... and just don't participate for the sake of it only...
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Sep 16, 2015 08:51pm
Please continue with your efforts General Raheel Sharif to rebuild Pakistan. We are with you. Pakistan zindabad.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:56pm
Then please all don't cry when this great leader will take over to clean corruption from whole country. We are the nation who gets unhappy with politicians every 9 to 10 years and start paying and inviting Army to take over because we are brainwashed since childhood that Politicians are corrupt.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:57pm
In the absence of a efficient civil government, army will keep on doing what they should not be involved in. What an irony.....our vision less and corrupt politicians just keep on drumming the word 'democracy' yet keep the army involved in running the country. I guess in case of Pakistan.....this is best.
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Sep 16, 2015 08:58pm
Excellent work.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:05pm
Salute to Raheel Sharif and hope he will keep doing his good work.
I humbly request to Raheel Sharif Please please get rid all of dirty fish from Pakistan specially from our Dirty Politics.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:16pm
Army must leave after operation ends. And let civil adminitration do rehabilitation, and Army strart taking positions at borders, please.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:19pm
Well done Pak Army.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:27pm
Our political leadership must ponder over status of FATA within the Federation of Pakistan, whether to make it a separate province or merge it with KPK. During last 68 years of independence nothing has been done to re-organise FATA to bring it into mainstream of the country.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:34pm
The way to go. This is called long-term planning. Pak army zindahbad.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:42pm
Beware of those drones. they have been a nightmare for the infrastructure.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:43pm
Pakistan must get rid of the corrupt political elite, so that its money is used on public, not enrich the already corrupt elite.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:51pm
Hope and belief and thanks to GOD will do everything. Pakistan have lot of problems but there is lot to thank GOD for what Pakistan have. Thank GOD on this EID.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:52pm
@Abhi - A much better representative than someone like Modi who was involved in the massacre of innocent civilians.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:53pm
General Raheel Sharif is the best General of Pakistan ever.
Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad.
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Sep 16, 2015 09:57pm
I would love to see him as President after he retires next year from his post. What a great gentleman, true and sincere man.
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Sep 16, 2015 10:00pm
COAS is leading the way; the political elite needs to emulate. General Raheel Sharif is our hope and pride in this challenging domestic and external environment. Our prayers for his success in making our country safe in the face of obscurantist forces. Pakistan Army is proving through its sacrifices that it's a truly National Army.
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Sep 16, 2015 10:10pm
there is no source of information there, no books, no schools, etc. the only information is that of mullas (no pun and offense intended) who preach their understood version of Qur'an in their capacity; and the poor, innocent and ignorent people starts to follow the false prophets. a welcome, prosperous, innovative and learned step to build rehabilitation centers their.
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Sep 16, 2015 10:15pm
a welcome step ... deployment of rehabilitation plan should also be considered in balochistan and interior sindh
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Sep 16, 2015 10:45pm
Long live General Raheel for pushing looter politicians in their hideouts. Now time has come to flash them out in Punjab also
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Sep 16, 2015 11:14pm
@mohammad waleed No one is tying the hands or shutting the mouths of the politicians - the point is that if Army could do this then there is nothing that stops politicians from doing even more and taking the next steps . No one has taken away their ability to contribute.
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Sep 16, 2015 11:45pm
finally on the correct path after decades of clueless and useless planning! Next step to shut those Madrasas that preach hate nd intolerance
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Sep 16, 2015 11:45pm
Excellent job. Army Chief should stick around for another term! Also can we finally integrate FATA into KPK province. There should not be any tribal areas left in Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2015 12:03am
@mohammad waleed Good ddeds must always be appreciated no matter who does it. Security forces are doing what politicians did not do. They are rediscovering Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2015 12:05am
Long live Armed forces of Pakistan. Take it further and further you are last hope for Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2015 12:12am
@Omar, I don't think politician (P.M/President) will extend his tenure, because they are scared of their bad deeds. Even if he runs as an independent candidate he will win with landslide, that is a fact. Every peace loving person loves him.
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Sep 17, 2015 12:18am
The people of Pakistan salute General Raheel Sharif for his sincere and dedicated leadership. Our failed politicians should follow his example. We also thank UAE and USA for contributing to the economic development of this important, yet neglected part of Pakistan. This will contribute to peace, progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2015 12:42am
@KM3 Tough times are ahead only for the corrupt and the terrorists. The general public expects a better Pakistan due to the operations by LEAs. Pak Army zindabaad!!
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Sep 17, 2015 01:01am
He is getting ready to contest election after retirement .
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Sep 17, 2015 01:31am
@Zafar
This operation is not on the Border, its a with in border operation. The Politicians created this mess.
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Sep 17, 2015 01:33am
Welldone Gen Raheel Shareef and Pak Army, realy appriciates. Pakistan's nation can't forgot you.
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Sep 17, 2015 02:06am
Defence vs Development . . .
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Sep 17, 2015 02:13am
now where is our dear PM? this was his job!
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Sep 17, 2015 03:22am
So glad to know
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Sep 17, 2015 03:33am
@Junaid nobody has been brain washed about politician and their corruption. we have seen in last 7 year and specially PPP rule and karachi situation.
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Sep 17, 2015 03:41am
But strong civil leadership will be needed to continue reaping the benefits of military accomplishments but looking at the quality of current political leadership the situation appears to be very depressing--considering the massive corruption in all aspects of life it is evident that parliamentary form of government does not suits Pakistani mind-set.
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Sep 17, 2015 04:06am
@Esafzai
An imperfect democracy is better than the best military dictator.
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Sep 17, 2015 04:28am
The Ruler in Fact of Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2015 05:07am
@mohammad waleed
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Sep 17, 2015 05:08am
Mr Waleed ,
If the Parties keep on doing what thy are. Then somebody has to fill in.
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Sep 17, 2015 06:03am
@mohammad waleed well I will agree with you if the political parties were not corrupt and incompetent sorry.
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Sep 17, 2015 06:32am
Good for arranging the development projects. But General Raheel should be careful of flattery of which the first step is putting on the turbans of the tribal areas or ajraks or special caps etc. These make one shaky in sincere education of aimed tasks. May God protect General Raheel from bad aimed people !
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Sep 17, 2015 06:36am
@Shakil Ahmed Khan you need to trust, not all politician are corrupt?
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Sep 17, 2015 06:38am
Look at the difference. Army Chief delivering projects in the backward areas and Mian brothers in Lahore. Decide who cares for the country and who cares for votes only?
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Sep 17, 2015 07:04am
He is in the news today as well!
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Sep 17, 2015 07:05am
Army chief announces development projects!! Shouldn't this be done by the civilian government??
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Sep 17, 2015 07:30am
Good Job. Our love and prayers are for General Sharif. After long time we have seen a great arm chief. He is the son of soil whose family members sacrificed their lives for country. He is not like politicians who live in Dubai , England or Jeddah, and come to country just to rule and make money. This guy has will and determination. Look at Karachi, what a wonderful job he had done.
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Sep 17, 2015 07:46am
A great gesture by COAS and I think we need to regain the confidence of tribesmen who have the feelings of being alienated and have paid a price for the wrong doings of others. Majority of them are very simple people, close to nature and have suffered because of presence of terrorists in FATA.
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Sep 18, 2015 02:46pm
A really fine soldier and a gentleman ! Salute you sir !
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Sep 18, 2015 05:46pm
It is good to see General Raheel Sharif inaugurate development projects that will help the common people who have been under terrorists’ terror for a long time. The 62k road funded by USAID will help people of DI Khan and Tank to travel safely and comfortably. We are glad to be a part of development and in making lives better for the people of WANA and Waziristan. We wish Pakistani forces all the success in bringing about peace in the region and bettering the quality of life.
Abdul Quddus
DET - U.S. Central Command
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