Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday visited South Waziristan and spent a day with the troops deployed at forward posts.
According to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor, General Bajwa was briefed by the GOC about the security and stability situation in the agency, including border management and rehabilitation of temporarily displaced persons.
Expressing his satisfaction on operational advances, developmental work and measures for better border security management, the COAS issued orders to continue focusing on stability operations and socio-economic development for enduring peace in the region.
While interacting with troops, he lauded their bravery and commitment which had enabled the re-establishment of the writ of the state.
The Chief also affirmed that the army will continue its efforts while also supporting mainstreaming of FATA by the government as per the aspirations of the local tribes.
Earlier, on arrival in the South Waziristan Agency, General Bajwa was received by Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed Butt.
Separately, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah on Sunday visited various foreign naval vessals participating in the Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN-17.
Upon his arrival, Zakaullah was warmly welcomed by senior officers of respective ships and was presented with a Guard of Honour by smartly turned out contingents.
The naval chief visited participating ships of Australia, China, Indonesia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey,a and the UK where he held a formal interaction with commanding officers.
During the discussions with officers onboard, the Chief highlighted how the Pakistan Navy has always been a forerunner in the quest for collaborative security in this region of immense strategic importance and how the AMAN series of exercises are anchored on this concept. The admiral further expressed that the camaraderie generated through this exercise will grow in the future and will bring the respective countries closer to the mutual goal of regional peace and prosperity. He also appreciated and thanked the nations for their participation in the AMAN Exercise to fulfil the common resolve of coming “together for Peace”.
The senior officers of the respective ships highly acknowledged the strenuous efforts of the Pakistan Navy in bringing together global naval fleets towards a shared commitment of maritime peace, stability, and lawful order at sea. He had an informal interaction with the crew of visiting ships and appreciated their professionalism and morale. The naval Chief also recorded his remarks in the guest books of visiting ships.
On Saturday, addressing the inaugural session of the 7th International Maritime Conference, Zakaullah had said that strategic changes continue to occur in the region and increase the need for maritime security. Bajwa also added that the Pakistan Navy is cooperating with the navies of other countries for the protection of territorial waters because no country is capable of doing it on their own.
