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RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Raheel Sharif said on Wednesday that economic progress and economic activity is directly linked with peace in Karachi and a terror-free and peaceful Karachi is the ultimate aim of the ongoing operation in the city by Rangers and Police.
According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who visited Corps Headquarters Karachi and chaired a security meeting today, said that all efforts must be directed with a focused approach to achieve the objective of restoring peace in the Sindh capital.
Corps Commander, DG ISI, DG MO, DG MI, DG Rangers were also present at the security meeting in Karachi. The Army Chief was briefed in detail regarding ongoing Karachi operation including intelligence based operations.
Expressing satisfaction over success and pace of the Karachi operation, Gen Raheel lauded efforts of Rangers, intelligence and other law enforcement agencies for their phenomenal achievements and sacrifices in improving security environment in Karachi.
The COAS also appreciated the people of Karachi for their unflinching support for the security forces.
Earlier in the morning, he addressed the faculty, participants and allied officers of Air War Course. He dilated on the current global issues, regional security environment, and our fight against the menace of terrorism.
The Army chief expressed his resolve to take the fight to its logical end and help create environment to embark the country on the road to development.
Speaking on the occasion, Gen Raheel Sharif lauded Pakistan Air Force’s role and contributions in support of Army in Operation Zarb-e-Azb. Synergy achieved between Air and Land forces has been highly appreciable, he added.