Pakistan successfully defeated terrorism, says COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa

ATTOCK (92 News) – COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Bahadur Ranges and witnessed Pak-Jordan joint exercise “Fajr-ul-Sharq 1” on Thursday. It was a two-week joint counter terrorism training event to share experience of both armies. Speaking on the occasion, COAS congratulated the participants on successful conduct of the exercise and appreciated high standards of professional competence displayed by the troops. He said that conduct of such joint exercises helps improve professional expertise in conducting CT operations. The COAS said that nature and character of war has changed where direct conflict has gone an un-preferred choice. “Pakistan armed forces are fully trained and ready for response to full spectrum threat. Our achievements in counter terrorism operations are being taken as successful case studies. Pakistan has successfully defeated terrorism and is now in consolidation phase. Such engagements are a source of mutual sharing, learning and benefit,” he maintained. He thanked Jordanian Army and the contingent for their participation in the first special forces collaboration and expressed his desire to continue this engagement. Later, COAS interacted with the participants. Earlier on his arrival at training area, COAS was received by Lt Gen Nazir Ahmed Butt, Commander Peshawar Corps and Lt Gen Hidayatur Rehman, IGT&E. GOC Special Services Group was also present on the occasion.