Life has returned to Karachi: General Raheel

Says gains cannot be allowed to be reversed

KARACHI: As part of his farewell tour, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif visited Karachi and addressed officers and soldiers of the Karachi Corps and Sindh Rangers on Wednesday.

According to the ISPR, General Raheel Sharif lauded them for their significant successes in improving the security situation of Karachi and interior Sindh.“Life has returned to Karachi and business activity has picked up with its huge contribution to revival of national economy. Any designs of enemies of Pakistan to keep the metropolitan on the boil have been blunted and the gains cannot be allowed to reverse,” the COAS emphasized.

“Integrated with the provincial government, our efforts to help build the capacity of civil law enforcing institutions must continue for sustainable peace.”The COAS also appreciated all ranks for maintaining vigilance along the international borders. He specially acknowledged the delivery of social services by the army and Rangers to the residents of remote areas and desolate deserts of Sindh in disasters and crises situations.

The COAS exhorted all ranks to focus on their professional pursuits and keep their best soldiering traditions. Earlier on arrival, he was received by the Corps Commander, Lt Gen Navid Mukhtar.