Army to continue efforts to wipe out terrorism, says COAS
- By Web Desk -
- Aug 03, 2017
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa stressed on Wednesday that Pakistan Army will continue its efforts to eliminate the menace of terrorism and ensure that the country’s borders remain secure.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations, the army’s media wing, the army chief was speaking at the two-day special Baloch Regiment Conference being held at Baloch Regimental Center Abbotabad.
General Bajwa lauded the tradition and contribution of Baloch Regiment which is one of the most decorated regiments of Pakistan Army.
He also praised the sacrifices of the martyrs and assured their families that the army will never forget those who offered their blood in defending and protecting the motherland.
“Pakistan army will continue its efforts to eliminate the menace of terrorism and ensure that the borders remain secure. This demands the highest standards of faith, professionalism and perseverance in the service of the nation,” said the army chief.
He also laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to martyrs of Baloch Regiment for laying their lives for defence of motherland.
Lieutenant General Nadeem Raza, Commander 10 Corps and large number of serving and retired Gen officers of Baloch Regiment including former COAS Gen Mirza Aslam Beg, Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and former Chairmen JCS Committee Gen Tariq Majid and Gen Rashid Mehmood were also present.