COAS orders vigorous, immediate response to Indian aggression

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – COAS General Raheel Sharif presided over a special meeting to review the situation at the Line of Control (LoC) at Corps Headquarters on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed the situation emerging after the attack on a bus by Indian forces. The COAS directed to give a vigorous and immediate response to Indian aggression. Earlier as part of his farewell tour, COAS General Raheel Sharif visited Karachi and addressed officers and soldiers of Karachi Corps and Sindh Rangers. He lauded the Rangers for their significant successes in improving security situation of Karachi and interior Sindh. “Life has returned to Karachi and business activity has picked up with its huge contribution to revival of national economy. Any designs of enemies of Pakistan to keep the metropolitan on the boil have been blunted and the gains cannot be allowed to reverse,” the COAS emphasized. “Integrated with the provincial government, our efforts to help build the capacity of civil Law enforcing institutions must continue for sustainable peace.” The COAS also appreciated all ranks for maintaining vigilance along the international borders. He specially acknowledged the delivery of social services by Army and Rangers to the residents of remote areas and desolate deserts of Sindh in disasters and crises situations. The COAS exhorted all ranks to focus on their professional pursuits and keep our best soldiering traditions. On his arrival, he was received by the Corps Commander Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar.