According to the statement issued by the Spokesman for the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the forum dwelt at length on internal and external security situation and other professional matters. Participants of the conference also took a holistic view of the emerging geo-strategic environment and its relevance to the security of Pakistan.
While speaking at the forum COAS Gen Raheel Sharif expressed his complete satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing operation in Shawal and adjoining areas in North Waziristan Agency.
COAS emphasized, as we move towards the conclusion of large-scale kinetic operation in FATA, there is a need to look ahead and consolidate the gains for long term stability. He directed more effective border management and continued proactive dominance of the cleared areas to maintain a writ of the state in FATA.
The spokesman further added that the Army Cheif reasserted that TDPs return must be completed as per the laid down timeline. He stressed on escalated pace of IBOs across the country to eliminate the entire infrastructure of terrorism in Pakistan.
COAS paid rich tributes to the sacrifices and valor of officers and men of security agencies in operation Zarb e Azb and vowed that under no circumstances these gains will be compromised, the Spokesman said.
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