Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to eliminating terrorism and said the sacrifices of security personnel for peace would not go in vain.
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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Bajwa visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar, where he was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed.
The Army chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation and development activities in the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
General Bajwa expressed satisfaction with the security forces for providing a conducive environment for development in the tribal districts.
He stressed that long-term development and stability in the merged districts were of utmost importance for lasting peace and prosperity in the region.
The Army chief said the Pakistan Army remained committed to completely eliminating the threat of terrorism and paid tribute to the sacrifices of martyrs who had laid down their lives for peace.
During his visit, General Bajwa also attended the funeral prayers of Captain Saad and Lance Naik Irfan Shaheed, who were martyred while fighting militants in South Waziristan.
The funeral prayers were also attended by the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and provincial ministers, along with military personnel and other officials.
General Bajwa expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers and reiterated that the sacrifices of the martyrs would continue to inspire the country’s efforts for peace and stability.
