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Pakistan is opposed to using proxies against other countries: Raheel Sharif

Pakistan is opposed to using proxies against other countries: Raheel Sharif

| | 25 Jun 2016, 04:08 pm
Islamabad, June 25 (IBNS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif visited National Defence University, Islamabad on Friday and said the country is opposed to using proxies against other countries.

The COAS said, “The contours of future war are fast changing. While our enemies are stoking terrorism to demoralise us and destabilize our country, we are united, fully determined and capable of defeating their nefarious designs. Pakistan is opposed to using proxies against other countries and will also not allow any other country to use proxies against Pakistan.”

COAS address focused on professional matters, internal and external security situation of the country and his vision of an enduring peace within Pakistan and the region.

While addressing the course participants, COAS emphasised Pakistan's resolve and determination to confront global phenomenon of terrorism and extremism and cleanse Pakistan of this menace.

He said during operation ZeA, Pakistani nation has emerged as the most resilient nation of the world. 

Dilating upon our progress in concluding phase of kinetic prong of Operation Zarb-e-Azb, he explained how we had transited from hard core kinetic operations to intelligence based operations and now combing operations.

He said that defeated terrorists and their sympathizers inland and abroad are now frustrated and going for softer targets.

"Remaining steadfast, and with an enhanced awareness and participation, we as a Nation must pursue our national objective of zero presence of terrorists and total peace at any cost," he said.

Earlier on arrival at NDU, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed Butt, President NDU.

 

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