COAS approves plan to carry out 'combing operations'

The army chief today presided a conference of corps commanders that dwelt on operational preparedness, training and other professional matters, said the ISPR in its statement. The forum was briefed in detail about internal and external security situation of the country.

The military leadership approved a comprehensive plan for carrying out ‘combing operations’ to preempt potential sleeper cells and hideouts of terrorists while simultaneously enhancing the reach of local and provincial law enforcement agencies (LEAs).

On the occasion, the COAS lauded successful completion of Shawal operation and paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of the troops of Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) and Rangers fighting valiantly in the war against terrorism to make Pakistan a safer place.