RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said as a nation we have stood up to the challenges of terrorism and extremism and shall defeat all inimical forces undeterred.
He said this during his visit to Quetta where he attended funeral prayer of Balochistan Awami Party leader Shaheed Siraj Raisani.
He met with the bereaved family and acknowledged sacrifices of three generations of Siraj Raisani’s family.
Referring to Shaheed Siraj Raisani as ‘Soldier of Pakistan’ General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that we have lost a die-hard brave patriot Pakistani who shall be remembered for his commitment and contributions for the country.
Army Chief said that our journey to peace hasn’t yet reached the desired destination of complete peace but we are successfully nearing its achievement.
Later, the Chief of Army Staff also visited CMH Quetta and inquired about the health of those injured in Mastung blast.
Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa was also present on the occasion.
