Welcome to ISPR

Latest In

Search Operation Gayari:
2 more Jasde Khaki have been recovered at Gayari during last 36 hours.
So far 131 bodies have been recovered. Search for remaining 9 bodies continue.

Press Release

No PR496/2009-ISPR

Dated: November 21, 2009

Rawalpindi - November 21, 2009:

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani today visited Swat. During this visit, COAS interacted with a wide segment of the society including elders and children.

COAS expressed his satisfaction at the pace of the restoration of normalcy in the Valley. He attributed the success to the will and determination of the people of Swat. COAS stated that the sparkle in the eyes of the young children of Swat manifests their intensity of resolve and faith in the destiny of Pakistan. This is testimony to the fact that even the most difficult of the challenges can be surmounted. During this visit, COAS also inaugurated a school and a mosque reconstructed / renovated by the Army through contributions made by the soldiers. He commended the local military leaders for undertaking this Nation building task through active community participation.

While interacting with elders and notables of the area, COAS stressed the need for a compatible civilian surge to ensure that the hard earned peace and stability in Swat is provided a permanent anchorage. He clearly stated that Army will stay in Swat and will continue to participate in the reconstruction phase.

Earlier on arrival in the area, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam, Corps Commander Peshawar.

------------------------------------------

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meeting with children during his visit to a school at Swat on Saturday. (21-11-2009) – Photo ISPR

Press Release

No PR495/2009-ISPR

Dated: November 21, 2009

Rawalpindi - November 21, 2009:

1.　　　 South Waziristan - Operation Rah-e-Nijat. In last 24 hours, 14 terrorists have been killed while 6 soldiers including an officer embraced shahadat and 4 were injured. Details of the operations are as follows:-

a. On Jandola – Sararogha Axis. Security forces cleared Gandil Wala near

Jandola and carried out search operation at Sarwekai.

b. On Shakai – Kaniguram Axis.

(1) Security forces conducted search operation at Paya near Tiarza and

sanitization at Yargha Khel near Kaniguram.

(2) A 70 feet long tunnel was found and destroyed near Kaniguram.

c. On Razmak- Makeen Axis.

(1) After an intense battle, security forces secured Lakki Ghundi (3 kilometers

west of Pash Ziarat). During the operation 14 terrorists were killed while 6

soldiers including an officer embraced shahadat and 4 were injured.

(2) Security forces have also secured Manna, Tut Kasko Khula 4 kilometers

west of Pash Narai and Kandao Sar 5 kilometers west of Razmak.

(3) Security forces secured Laghar Narai recently. The road Laghar Narai to

Nawazkot was cleared yesterday, during road clearance, 8 IEDs were

neutralized and huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered. Besides

a comprehensive system of trenches has also been found and destroyed. (The

footage of road clearance and securing of Laghar Narai is attached.)

2. Swat – Malakand – Operation Rah-e-Rast

a. Security forces conducted search operation at Muhallah Ghazi Baba and

apprehended 1 suspect.

b. 1 suspect apprehended by security forces at Guratai.

3. Relief Activities. 13,735 Cash Cards have been issued to displaced families of Waziristan.

---------------------------------------------------