RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday congratulated
youth of
erstwhile Fata on the successful and historic
merger of tribal areas into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while meeting
with the representatives of
Fata youth Jirga, the ISPR said. The
COAS commended motivation and passion of the
youth in realisation of this merger, and said that the mainstreaming shall bring enduring peace, stability and socio-economic development of the long-neglected and terrorism rid area.“The state is determined to root out extremism and terrorism for which
youth has a great role to play. Focus on your peaceful endeavours, participate in political and democratic activities. We have achieved peace at a very high cost of blood and national exchequer and we shall never let it lose,” the
COAS said. The
COAS lauded
youth for their determination and support to Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism. He valued their views regarding future of Pakistan. He said that achievements through sacrifices of brave tribals are being consolidated while we transit from relative stability to enduring peace. The
COAS also shared his engagement
with Afghan leadership for enhanced cooperation and security measures along Pak-Afghan border.He advised the
youth to continue playing their role towards peace and progress of Pakistan as they are the future leaders. The Jirga acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army's efforts for bringing back peace, stability and socio-economic development in the area. They also acknowledged COAS’s special interest towards mainstreaming the area.The
COAS emphasised the representatives to be aware of inimical forces who wish to exploit fault lines and try to reverse our gains. He said that achievements through sacrifices of brave tribals are being consolidated while we transit from relative stability to enduring peace. The
COAS also shared his engagement
with Afghan leadership for enhanced cooperation and sec rity measures along Pak-Afghan border. He advised the
youth to continue playing their role towards peace and progress of Pakistan as they are the future leaders.
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