Army determined to establish govt. writ: COAS
Updated at: 1910 PST, Wednesday, January 28, 2009
RAWALPINDI: General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Wednesday visited Swat to take stock of the situation.
He was briefed on the prevailing situation in Swat.
Addressing the troops, he reiterated that Army had both the will and resolve to establish writ of the Government.
Gen. Kayani said that no amount of sacrifice would deter us to do our duty. He lauded the morale of troops.
During a day-long tour to valley, Army chief met field commanders and troops. He also met notables of Swat and civil administration.
Earlier on arrival, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam, Corps Commander.
Army determined to establish govt. writ: COAS
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Strong statement in support of the GoP's stance here, as was that of the DG ISI Gen. Pasha.