ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday lauded exemplary role of armed forces in
safeguarding the sovereignty of country in a meeting with Chief of Army Staff General
(COAS) Syed Asim Munir, Radio Pakistan reported.
According to a press release issued by the President’s House, the army chief called on
President Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadar and felicitated him on his appointment as the
President of Pakistan and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces.
The army chief apprised the President of ongoing operations of Pakistan Army against
terrorism and highlighted the operational preparedness against conventional threats.
He also informed about the contributions of armed forces towards development
initiatives, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The President commended army’s efforts towards social uplift in terrorism and
extremism-affected areas, underscoring the unwavering commitment of the Pakistan
Army to national progress.
He emphasised Pakistan’s steadfast commitment against terrorism and reaffirmed the
nation’s resolve to respond with full force through all elements of national power.
President Zardari noted with grave concern the baseless and unsubstantiated allegations
levelled by a specific political party and its few individuals against the institution and its
leadership to accrue narrow political interests and resolved to deal with such disruptive
elements with iron hand.
He paid homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country. He said the
blood of these martyrs will forever symbolize the resilience and strength of Pakistani
nation.
He reiterated the nation’s unwavering commitment to honour the sacrifices of martyrs and
their families, holding them in the highest esteem.
The meeting concluded on a note of solidarity and determination to uphold the values of
peace, security, and progress in Pakistan.