COAS says Raadul Fasaad aims at bringing durable peace, normalcy

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – A two-day Pak-UK Seminar on ‘Sharing Experiences in Stabilization and Peace Efforts’ was organized at NDU, Islamabad on Tuesday. Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was the chief guest on the opening session. The event is second in ongoing consultative process between security practitioners of the two countries. The UK delegation is being led by Lt Gen Patrick Sanders. Speaking on the occasion, COAS highlighted the enormity of the endeavor undertaken by Pakistan against the forces of disorder and terror over the last many years. He underlined the importance and context of the military campaign that commenced in 2007-8 and has now evolved into Operation Raadul Fasaad, which is aimed at utilizing the success of military operation to bring lasting peace, stability and normalcy to the country. Earlier, Lt Gen Patrick Sanders paid homage to the efforts of Pakistan. “People and Army, in their fight against terrorism, making not only Pakistan but also the world a safer place,” he said. The audience comprised dignitaries from British High Commission, former ambassadors, senior serving and retired officers and participants from various think tanks and universities.