COAS Gen Qamar Javaid Bajwa telephones Afghan President

RAWALPIDNI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has on Sunday telephoned Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and condoled the loss of lives in recent terror attacks in Afghanistan. During the telephonic conversation, the COAS reiterated Pakistan's cooperation with Afghan government and people to eliminate the menace of terrorism. Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa also expressed sympathy with families of the victims and empathized on the tragic series of events that have befallen people of the both the brotherly countries over the last many years. He stressed that Pakistan has come a long way in its fight against terrorism and has eliminated all safe havens in the process. The Army Chief further suggested a robust border management mechanism and intelligence cooperation to put a stop to and fro movement of terrorists across the border. He said: “The elements inimical to peace in the region are strengthened by the blame game.” General Bajwa went to say that both nations should rather focus on capitalizing upon the gains of successful Operation Zarb-e-Azb. President Ashraf Ghani thanked General Qamar Javed Bajwa for his sentiments and reiterated that both nations must work together for peace and stability in the region.