US delegation visits North Waziristan

PESHAWAR: The United States delegation, headed by General Joseph L Votel, Commander United States Central Command (US Centcom) visited North Waziristan tribal region on Saturday and appreciated efforts and sacrifices of Pakistani military in war against terrorism.

The delegation was briefed about the Pakistan Army's operations in the tribal region and Pak-Afghan border security mechanism through enhanced surveillance measures. The delegation was also briefed about progress on the socio-economic developments including return of temporarily displaced persons (TDPs) from their houses and villages due to the military offensive.

The military authorities said the US delegation appreciated efforts and sacrifices of Pakistan Army and local tribes for re-establishing peace and order in the area. The visiting dignitary also realised the importance of Pak-Afghan bilateral border security coordination. Later the delegation visited the Army Public School (APS) in Miranshah, the administrative headquarters of North Waziristan, and interacted with students.