PM briefed on operation during GHQ visit
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Army Chief General Raheel Sharif received the premier upon his arrival.
Military sources said that PM Sharif was accompanied by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Adviser to the PM on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz.
"PM Nawaz visited Yadgare Shuda and also offered dua," a short statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
"A comprehensive briefing was given to the premier on the operation in North Waziristan by senior military commanders," the ISPR statement said.
The premier paid rich tributes to the armed forces for rendering sacrifices in the war against terrorism, particularly in the ongoing operation.
PM Sharif was informed that after clearing Miramshah, security forces were now concentrating on MirAli where they were faced with resistance.
The premier was told that two captains and 26 soldiers were martyred during the operation whereas approximately 450 militants were killed.
PM Sharif said that the government would provide all financial resources for the operation's success.
The visit is indicative of improved ties between the country’s political and military leadership after months of cold relations.
Needs of armed forces to be met, PM assures CJCSC
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday has assured that the professional needs of the armed forces would be met by the government.
Nawaz stressed the need of strong defence for Pakistan keeping in view the prevailing security scenario of the region and world.
Nawaz was talking to Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Rashad Mehmood at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad.
Prime Minister was briefed over the country's law and order situation and the requirements of armed forces.
Issues related to strategic assets and their security also came under their discussion.
General Rashad assured that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is safe and well guarded.
The two prominent personalities also contemplated over the on-going operation in North Waziristan where the army and Pakistan air force are engaged in operation against militants.