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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General
Raheel Sharif on Friday visited front line troops busy in operations
along Pak-Afghan Border in Khyber Agency.
The COAS was given detailed briefing by Operational commander
on Progress of Operations and gains consolidated so far, ISPR
stated.
Showing satisfaction over the progress of operation, the COAS
appreciated the highest state of morale and professionalism shown in
fighting terrorists of various organisations hiding in the most
rugged terrain.
Clearance of mountain passes in Rajgal despite this being the
most treacherous terrain where terrorists were entrenched on the
high mountain passes to stay both sides of the border, is a
manifestation of Pakistan’s commitment to check cross border
movement and will go a long way in helping initiative of Border
Management.
The COAS directed enhanced vigilance and pro-active approach
to stop any type of movement of terrorists.
Talking to troops, the COAS said that the nation and valiant
Army had paid a huge price to fight terrorism. “We will commit all
efforts to clear all remote pockets and sleeper cells of terrorists
till their total elimination from anywhere in the country”, the COAS
said.
Earlier, on arrival on the front lines, the COAS was received
by Corps Commander Peshawar Lt Gen Hidayat Ur Rehman.