120^th Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at General Headquarters today. The Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani chaired the meeting. It was part of a regular monthly meeting. The participants were briefed on the external and internal security situation and measures to improve.

COAS in his opening remarks dilated upon various issues related to national security and current challenges. COAS expressed his satisfaction over the ongoing process of smooth, peaceful and safe return of Malakand IDPs. He appreciated the efforts of all those involved in resettlement of IDPs.

General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of officers and men during the operation in Malakand and FATA. He also appreciated the high morale and dedication of the officers and men who are engaged in fighting the menace of terrorism and violent extremism in the country.

COAS also expressed satisfaction on the conduct of Army War Games, code named ‘Exercise AZAM-E-NAU’, being participated by senior officers of the Army and Air Force.

1.    During last 24 hours, search and clearance operations were conducted in Swat and Malakand.

2. Swat
a. During search operation at Shangla and Shakardara, Security Forces recovered 3 rockets of RPG-7, one 81 mortar, IEDs and ammunition.
b. Security forces carried out search operation at Chamtalai and killed 2 terrorists including terrorist commander Abu Bakar.
c. Security forces conducted search operation in area around Kanju Township and killed 1 terrorist and apprehended 4 suspects.

3. Buner. Security forces conducted search operation at Bajkata near Daggar and destroyed 7 terrorists hide outs.

4. Bannu.

a. Terrorists fire raided at Jandola, resultantly 1 soldier embraced shahadat.
b. An IED exploded during routine search near Jani khel Fort, resultantly 3 soldiers were injured.