GHALNAI: Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (COAS) today visited troops in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). During a day long visit Chief of Army Staff was given a detailed briefing on operational preparedness and prevailing security environment in the area by Commandant Mohmand Rifles. COAS informally interacted with the troops and appreciated their high morale. He also met with tribal elders and appreciated the efforts by tribes to evict foreign elements from their area and said that support of local people was critical for success of these operations to purge area of miscreants and terrorists.The tribal elders expressed their full support for the military operations. They demonstrated their resolve to eliminate these militants from their area and bring back peace and security. They said that they were, they are and they will always remain the first line of Defence for Pakistan.COAS directed local commanders to extend all possible help in providing medical facilities and looking after victims of miscreants’ atrocities. Earlier on arrival in the area, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam, Corps Commander.
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