ISLAMABAD – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) GeneralQamar Javed Bajwa has said that operation Radd ul Fassad has consolidatedgains of all the past operations.
Launched on 22 February 2017 across the country, the operationindiscriminately eliminated residual/latent threat of terrorism and ensuredsecurity of Pakistan borders, the COAS said as the operation completed its3 years on Saturday.
“In this journey from Terrorism to Tourism, Security forces & Int agenciesbacked by the entire Nation, achieved unparalleled success at a monumentalcost paid in men & material.
Tribute to our martyrs, our real heroes, our pride,” the Inter-ServicesPublic Relations (ISPR) Directorate quoted the Army chief as having said onthe occasion.
According to a tweet by DG ISPR, Major General Babar Iftikhar, the COASalso saluted the resilient nation in defeating extremists’ ideology and forunflinching support to the armed forces. “Gains of 2 decades of war onterror shall be consolidated to achieve enduring peace and stability bothfor Pak & the region.
Army is aware and capable of thwarting all threats to security/sovereigntyof Pakistan irrespective of the cost,” the COAS added.
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Pakistan Army averted more than 400 terrorists’ plans during the period ofpast three years. Since 22 February 2017, Pak Army conducted more than149000 Intelligence-Based Operations across the country.
During the same period, Pak Army issued more than 3800 threat warningswhich helped save hundreds of precious lives. In war against terrorismsince 2001-2020, more than 350 major and more than 850 minor operationswere conducted by Pakistan Army.
Karachi also moved from 6th on Crimes Index in world capitals to 91stposition due to the efforts of Pak Army.
