Terrorists being funded externally, have sympathizers at home: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan has achieved significant successes in operation Zarb-e-Azb, but this war against terrorism is complex, requires steadfast and unified response.

“Terrorists are being funded externally by hostile intelligence agencies and have their sympathizers at home who provide them shelter and refuge,” the Army Chief said while presiding over a Corps Commanders Conference here, according Inter Services Public Relations.

The COAS reiterated that ‘we will defeat the nefarious designs of our enemies and eliminate terrorists from Pakistan’s soil.’

He said resilience of the whole Nation and professionalism of the security forces are Pakistan’s real assets. “I am optimistic that we will succeed in bringing enduring peace in Pakistan,” he added.

The press release said the conference took a holistic review of internal and regional security situation including reconciliation in Afghanistan and security of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). 

The participants also discussed the importance of timely and dignified return of Temporary Displaced Persons (TDPs).

The Army Chief reiterated that all efforts and resources will be employed to bring about lasting stability and socio economic revival for prosperity and well being of displaced people of affected areas.