Pakistan army chief vows to defeat militants
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, May 8, IRNA - Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Thursday told top commanders that the security forces will ensure to maintain dominance over the militants.
The Corps Commanders’ Conference was convened to brief them on prevailing security situation in the region, an army statement said.
“The army chief stated that Pakistan Army is fully aware of the gravity of internal threat. It will employ requisite resources to ensure a decisive ascendancy over the militants,” it said.
The meeting coincides with major military offensives against the Taliban-linked militants in parts of the country’s troubled northwest.
“Concurrently, Army is also fully prepared to meet the conventional threat,” the statement said.
General Kayani said that present security situation requires that all elements of national power should work in close harmony to fight the menace of terrorism and extremism.
“Pakistan is a sovereign state and the people of Pakistan under a democratic dispensation, supported by the Army, are capable of handling the present crisis in their own national interest”.
The army chief appreciated the high morale of the Army and reiterated that with resolute conviction and faith, Pakistan Army with the help of People of Pakistan will successfully confront current and future challenges.
The matters of operational preparedness and professional interest were discussed in the meeting.
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