RAWALPINDI : Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday visited North Waziristan. On arrival at Miranshah, the prime minister was received by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The prime minister laid floral wreath at Shuhada monument and offered Fateha for valiant sons of the soil who rendered supreme sacrifices while defending the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan.
Later, Prime Minister was given a detailed briefing on the prevalent security situation with special focus on terrorists’ activities from across the border. The prime minister was also briefed on the western border management system including the status of border fencing.
The prime minister paid rich tribute to the officers and jawans of Pakistan Army for their success in breaking the back of terrorism.
He said it was not too long ago that terrorists had been indiscriminately targeting innocent men, women, children, educational institutions and state infrastructure across the country. Thanks to the valiant efforts of our armed forces, fully supported by the nation, Pakistan has been successful in defeating and degrading all types of terrorist organisations and dismantling their infrastructure.
“The nation stands united in this endeavour, and we shall together succeed” , the premier concluded.