COAS Gen Bajwa to take war against terrorism to logical conclusion

NORTH WAZIRISTAN (92 News) – Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa made his first visit to field formations in North Waziristan on Wednesday after taking over command of Pakistan Army. Speaking to the troops, the newly appointed army chief said that the defense and security of Pakistan against external and internal threats will remain his ultimate objective as chief of Army Staff. The army chief said war against terrorism will continue with focused approach and it will be taken to its logical conclusion. “We will continue to move ahead of the gains already made so far,” he said. General Bajwa stressed the need for expediting pace of new FC wings to enhance an effective Pak-Afghan border management. He said the return of temporarily displaced persons should be completed within stipulated time and they should be assisted in all ways to resettle respectfully. Earlier, the COAS visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar. He was given detailed briefing about prevailing security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA and Malakand Division, ongoing stabilization and combing operations, progress in return of TDPs and continuing development works.