Operation to continue in Karachi till restoration of peace: COAS

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday visited Corps Headquarters Karachi and attended the ongoing Exercise "Resilient Response" of Southern Command, an ISPR statement said.

According to the statement, he was briefed in detail about the conduct and conclusions of the exercise encompassing both defensive and offensive operations.

Talking to participants, COAS expressed his complete satisfaction over enhanced battle worthiness and operational preparedness of formations.

Later COAS also presided over a security conference which was attended by Corps Commander, DGISI, DGMI, DGMO and DG Rangers.

Appreciating the accomplishments of security forces and intelligence agencies for improved law and order situation in the city, COAS directed to continue focused operations in conjunction with other LEAs and provincial government for complete restoration of peace for common citizen of Karachi.