It's Time For Stakeholders Especially Afghanistan To Do More: COAS

RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jun, 2017 ) : Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday said while counter-terrorism efforts by Pakistan would continue, it was time now for the other stakeholders, particularly Afghanistan, to 'do more'.

The COAS was chairing a high level security meeting held here in the backdrop of the recent spate of terrorist activities in the country. He was briefed in detail about the recent incidents and their manifest linkages with terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan operating under the patronage of NDS and RAW, an Inter-Services Public Relations news release said.

The COAS said that since 9/11, Pakistan was one of the few countries, which had borne the brunt of terrorism and made monumental sacrifices to effectively neutralize the menace in its state territories.

"Unfortunately our sacrifices against terrorism are not well acknowledged and we are often subjected to demand of 'do more'," he added.

He said while counter-terrorism efforts by Pakistan would continue, it was time now for the other stakeholders, particularly Afghanistan to 'do more'.

The COAS reiterated, "We will continue our efforts to positively contribute towards regional peace and stability, and shall not allow use of our territory against any other country." He appreciated efforts of the security forces, intelligence and other law enforcement agencies in foiling countless terrorist activities through the ongoing 'Operation Radd ul Fasaad'.

The COAS expressed his resolve to eliminate the menace to ensure safety and security of Pakistan and its resilient people, who were real strength of their brave security forces.