All challenges, including terrorism,to be tackled jointly: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Friday said the nation will join hands to uproot the menace of terrorism and overcome all the challenges being faced by the country.

The army chief said this during his visit to the Naval War College in Lahore where he addressed the participants of the course.The COAS, in his address, focused on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, securitychallenges and opportunities for Pakistan.

“With first hand war experience, operational employment and state of combat readiness our armed forces are fully capable and prepared to respond to the entire spectrum of threat,” General Raheel said.

He said the Pakistan Navy has a proud history of valour and sacrifices. “As a fully vibrant and formidable force, Pakistan Navy has always come up to the expectations of the nation in defending the maritime frontiers of Pakistan,” he said.

The COAS particularly appreciated the close coordination among the three services and acknowledged the support of the entire nation in achieving successes during operation Zarb-e-Azb.