Commanders reiterate resolve to fight terrorism using own resources

The participants were briefed in detail about the security situation in the country in general and ongoing operations in Kurram and Mohmand Agencies in particular. Matters of operational preparedness were also discussed, a ISPR press release said.

COAS in his opening remarks appreciated the conduct of ongoing operations. Referring to Mohmand Agency, he instructed that all efforts must be utilized in coordination with civil administration for safe return of IDPs. He said aim of operation in Kurram Agency is to clear the area of miscreants involved in terrorism, kidnapping, killing of locals and blocking of road connecting lower with upper Kurram. He lauded the support of locals in flushing out terrorists from their area.

The participants also reviewed the pre-flood arrangements in view of onset Monsoon season in the country

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