Kayani vows to reassert control over tribal belt
Friday, June 26, 2009
The News International, Pakistan, Friday, June 26, 2009
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday vowed to reassert government control in the lawless tribal belt.
A military statement said Gen Ashfaq Kayani spent the day in South Waziristan, where he met troops and commanders and held prayers for soldiers killed in fighting. On his arrival he was received by the Corps Commander. During the informal discussion with the troops, the COAS appreciated their performance and high morale. He also offered Fateha for the Shauhada of recent operations. He was also briefed in detail by the respective General Officer Commanding. The COAS stated that Pakistan Army is executing a deliberate ‘Campaign Plan’ to achieve the desired end and re-establish writ of the state while ensuring minimum loss to life and damage to property. He thanked the people for their whole-hearted support. He also paid rich tributes to the role of Pakistan Air Force in the ongoing operations. He appreciated the support of local tribes and urged them to use their full influence to rid the area of the terrorists.
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RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday vowed to reassert government control in the lawless tribal belt.
A military statement said Gen Ashfaq Kayani spent the day in South Waziristan, where he met troops and commanders and held prayers for soldiers killed in fighting. On his arrival he was received by the Corps Commander. During the informal discussion with the troops, the COAS appreciated their performance and high morale. He also offered Fateha for the Shauhada of recent operations. He was also briefed in detail by the respective General Officer Commanding. The COAS stated that Pakistan Army is executing a deliberate ‘Campaign Plan’ to achieve the desired end and re-establish writ of the state while ensuring minimum loss to life and damage to property. He thanked the people for their whole-hearted support. He also paid rich tributes to the role of Pakistan Air Force in the ongoing operations. He appreciated the support of local tribes and urged them to use their full influence to rid the area of the terrorists.
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Labels: COAS, Kayani, South Waziristan, Tribal Areas, War on Terror
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