Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reiterated the resolve of the Pakistan Army to fight against terrorism till the elimination of this menace.

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He said this while visiting Corps Headquarters Peshawar on Wednesday, where he was given a detailed briefing on the prevailing security situation and progress of development works in newly merged districts.

Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa appreciated security forces for providing enabling environment for the completion of socio-economic development projects in the newly merged districts.

He said there is a need for the whole nation to approach and unified response to counter extremism and defeat terrorism decisively.

Later, General Bajwa attended Namaz-e-Janaza of Capt. Saad Bin Amir Shaheed and Lance Naik Muhammad Irfan both embraced Shahadat while gallantly fighting the terrorists in South Waziristan.

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The Army Chief vowed that the sacrifices of Shuhada would not go in vain and complete peace will return to Pakistan.