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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Army capable to give befitting reply to aggression: Gen Kayani

Rawalpindi: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kiani has said army has full potential to give befitting reply to any aggression to safeguard defence of the country.

He said this while presiding over 144th Corps Commanders Conference here Friday at General Headquarters (GHQ). The conference reviewed security situation of the country, war against terrorism, prevention of growing infiltration from Afghan side , situation arising out of allegations levelled by US, operational preparedness of army and other preparations.
Military sources said that the participants of conference were apprised of the targeted operations conducted by rangers against the militants in Karachi. The participants were also taken into confidence about diverse measures taken to prevent increasing infiltration inside Pakistan territory from across Afghan borders.
Sources said that the Army Chief, while addressing the conference, said army would not hesitate from rendering any sacrifice to ensure defence and national security. National integrity would be ensured at every cost, he held.
He reiterated that Pakistan had extended sacrifices in war against terrorism more than any country while army was carrying out operation against the terrorists under the directives of government.
Participants of conference voiced satisfaction over the steps taken for ensuring national security.
As per press release conference was part of routine meetings which are held every month and the professional matters of army and upgradation of their professional skill were discussed. Online