Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Chitral and surrounding areas today.
His visit was in the backdrop of recent incidents wherein large number of Afghan terrorists attacked few posts of Chitral Scouts. The aggressors were pushed back successfully without resort to excessive force, to avoid civilian casualties on Afghan side.
COAS interacted with the troops and commended their bravery, steadfastness and restraint. He also met the tribal elders and appreciated their cooperation.
Earlier on arrival at Chitral COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik.

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Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani pinning the badge to a Chitral Scouts Jawan during his visit at Chitral today. (07-09-2011) � Photo ISPR

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meeting with Chitral Scouts troops during his visit at Chitral today. (07-09-2011) � Photo ISPR

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meeting with notables during his visit at Chitral today. (07-09-2011) � Photo ISPR

Additional Pakistan Army troops have been moved to Badin, Mirpurkas, Tando Mohammed, Nasheroferoz and Khairpur including Engineering equipment and Medical Teams. Two MI-17 helicopters have been placed at Hyderabad to deal with emergent situation in wake of impending rains. Pakistan Army has rescued 620 flood affected persons and treated 14,208 patients in Army Medical Camps at Sindh. 

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