Operations to continue till Pakistan is terror free, says General Raheel

[HAIDER]

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Friday directed all concerned law-enforcing agencies to continue intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the country to apprehend all terrorists, their facilitators, abettors and financiers from across the country without any discrimination and irrespective of the cost.

"We will not stop unless we achieve our end objective of a terror-free Pakistan," General Sharif remarked while addressing troops at North Waziristan today.

General Sharif also visited forward locations close to the Pak–Afghan border in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) and was briefed in detail by the formation commander about progress of Operation Zarb-i-Azb, and plans to clear the remaining pockets of terrorists in Shawal region.

General Sharif commended the professionalism, sacrifices and high morale of troops who have recently completed the preliminary phase of Shawal operation by seizing peaks around the strategic valley.

"It's a matter of great privilege and honour to be commanding such an accomplished and battle hardened army," General Sharif said on the occasion.

He appreciated the role of special integrated teams which have been responsible for carrying out IBOs across the urban areas of Pakistan. The teams have been successful in severing links between terrorists sanctuaries in remote areas and their sleeper cells in urban areas.

Army chief General Raheel Sharif also visited Wana, in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) and was briefed on the ongoing rehabilitation work, and the relief it will bring to people of the region. General Sharif commended the noteworthy effects of numerous small and mega projects ongoing in the region.

Also read: Nearly 350 military men killed in Zarb-e-Azb: ISPR

Speaking on the occasion, he laid importance upon capitalising operational gains which would bring lasting peace and prosperity to the region.

While acknowledging the hardships and sacrifices of internally-displaced persons (IDPs), the army chief asked all stakeholders to ensure a dignified and expeditious return for IDPs to a better built and rehabilitated region.

He added that the army would fully assist in completing all development projects on time.

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.

The military has also successfully brought to a close a massive offensive in Khyber tribal region, effectively flushing out militants and blocking their crossing points on borders with Afghanistan, according to government and security officials.
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[rockstar08]

Ek bar jo main ne commitment ker lia , us ke baad tu mai Government ki bhi nai sunta

 

[Zhukov]

I hope his successor is also like him. Its his last year. And this menace need more time to clear. We don't need another Qyani or Musharraf leading Pak Army again

 

[root]

Great

 

[Vortex]

General Kayana handled well external threats, and now General Raheel is handling vert well internal threats.

Pak Fauj Zindabad,
Pakistan Zindabad.

 

[Hurter]

I hope his successor is also like him. Its his last year. And this menace need more time to clear. We don't need another Qyani or Musharraf leading Pak Army again

Just pray for his extension... Can't rely on his successor. He would be known as an Irreplaceable COAS in the history of Pakistan army.

 

[Thorough Pro]

I would totally support his extension for another three years, not because he is fighting a good war against Taliban, only because he is fighting a war against political cancer in Pakistan.

 

[Zhukov]

Just pray for his extension... Can't rely on his successor. He would be known as an Irreplaceable COAS in the history of Pakistan army.

No way.
He is the most competent COAS in Pakistan history. Any such stupidity like extention will ruin his image.
Army is a professional body. It should run as such. These off the selve solutions like extentions and untimely promotions from outside the army disturbs its efficiency and operations.

No more interventions in regular army management.
He should be replaced by a successor and he should be timely retired on his time.

 

[Hurter]

No way.
He is the most competent COAS in Pakistan history. Any such stupidity like extention will ruin his image.
Army is a professional body. It should run as such. These off the selve solutions like extentions and untimely promotions from outside the army disturbs its efficiency and operations.

No more interventions in regular army management.
He should be replaced by a successor and he should be timely retired on his time.

Would you guarantee that his successor would continue cleaning the mess in the country like he is doing? Because we have a big example of Musharraf's successor, 'Kayani'.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Would you guarantee that his successor would continue cleaning the mess in the country like he is doing? Because we have a big example of Musharraf's successor, 'Kayani'.

No. However what do you want? A institution or a man?
A man can never be bigger than a institution.
Men come and go. A institution lives on.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Wonderful news 100% Support to Pakistan army

 

[Hurter]

No. However what do you want? A institution or a man?
A man can never be bigger than a institution.
Men come and go. A institution lives on.

As you said, Institution lives on & will be.. But such men come once in a while... Even British Army and other Army Chiefs of Pakistan couldn't take that area from terrorists. What if he stays for another 3 more years? It would be a blessing from Allah. Raheel Sharif is the only reason that situation is becoming normal and China has invested $46 billion.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

As you said, Institution lives on & will be.. But such men come once in a while... Even British Army and other Army Chiefs of Pakistan couldn't take that area from terrorists. What if he stays for another 3 more years? It would be a blessing from Allah. Raheel Sharif is the only reason that situation is becoming normal and China has invested $46 billion.

It is not as simple as that. China is investing based on long term strategic thinking and NoT on the whimsical premise of one COAS. The British could have taken that area over. It is amazing how much rubbish people will swallow without thinking through what they hear or read.

The British had conquered 3/4 of the world and you really believe that all of sudden they were got blocked by FATA? The Uzbek, Kazakh, Tatar or Turkmen horde from the Mongol armies of Genghiz Khan were more bloodthirsty tyrants then any other force on earth. Just when British arrive in our part of the world the Russians invaded the Kazakhs, Tatar, Uzbeks etc and subdued them.

The reason British did not do so was economics. The British were not here to play wargames. They were here to grab land to make profit. FATA and beyond was not profitable and the decided not to go any further. This was their frontier. A buffer zone. So as long as it remained a buffer - That is Russia did not come they were okay with it.

BTW I accept Raheel is doing sterling job. Much respect to him.

Edit: I love the PA uniform. It used to be terrible like children's pantomime play dress but now looks the business.

 

[Luca1]

Pakistan should take care of the terrorist in its north west. Once the terrorists are exterminated, than it won't have any more internal threats. Pakistan can than focus on its threat from India. So it's possible that India would wish the internal terror threat continues.

 

[JOEY TRIBIANI]

General Kayana handled well external threats, and now General Raheel is handling vert well internal threats.

Pak Fauj Zindabad,
Pakistan Zindabad.

Keyani was a corrupt coward. Dumbest Coas i ever saw.