COAS vows return of normalcy with Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad

MULTAN: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has vowed that Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad would bring back normalcy in Pakistan.

"Through Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, we will take on all 'fasaadies' and play our part in bringing back normalcy in our country," he said, referring to terrorists who have launched a deadly campaign of violence in the country.

Speaking to officers and troops during a visit to the Multan Garrison on Thursday, The army chief acknowledged their contributions towards internal security.

The COAS was given a detailed briefing on the operational preparedness of the Corps, and also witnessed training for troops to execute population census support plan.

He appreciated the preparations and said the population census was an important national activity and that the Army shall extend full support for its smooth conduct.

Later, the army chief witnessed combat training exercise of troops at Muzaffargarh Field Firing Ranges. He complimented troops for displaying excellent training standards for conduct of both conventional and sub-conventional operations.

He said that the Pakistan Army by virtue of its combat experience over the years is second to none.

Earlier on arrival in Multan, the military chief was received by Commander Multan Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Sattar, and Inspector General Training and Evaluation Lieutenant General Hidayat Ur Rehman.