Gen Raheel stresses need for govt cooperation to counter terrorism
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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Shareef on Tuesday underlined the need for "matching and complimenting governance initiatives" for long-term gains of internal operations and enduring peace across Pakistan.
An exhaustive review of the country's internal security situation was carried out at the Corps Commanders Conference in Rawalpindi, chaired by COAS Raheel Shareef, where he acknowledged the full support of the nation in the ongoing operations to eliminate terrorism and extremism from the country.
Gen Raheel appreciated the progress of these operations, including Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs), their achievements and effects, while stressing that the government must also be supportive in this regard.
He also highlighted issues which could undermine the effects of operations including the progress of the National Action Plan's (NAP) implementation, finalisation of Fata reforms, and conclusion of all ongoing Joint Investigation Teams (JIT) at priority.
The army chief directed his subordinates to expedite the return of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) including the rehabilitation of all displaced families.
He further directed to overcome all obstacles faced in development work in affected areas.
The forum also discussed the upcoming visit of the army chief to the United States, where he will clearly highlight Pakistan’s perspective of new emerging regional realities.
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Nov 10, 2015 10:16pm
I think Gen Raheel is warning gov not to create obstacles in the cleaning up process. ..or else !
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Nov 10, 2015 10:25pm
Terror starts from frustration. Afghan refugee camps are the dens of terror breeding. They are here since 4 decades and have become almost a part of our national psyche. We shall have to fight another war against such breeding grounds of terror.
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Nov 10, 2015 10:25pm
Strongest efforts should be on countering IS from taking root. Intelligence is the key. AND where will all those graduating by the thousands go?? That is the biggest support the Governments will have to take the responsibility for, to prevent the flow to the IS.
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Nov 10, 2015 10:31pm
One single step to eradicate terrorism is to send back every Afghani living in Pakistan, regardless of how many years he has been here.
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Nov 10, 2015 10:33pm
COAS Genral Raheel Shreef you are great and honest man. You have the support of the entire nation.
Sir, please rescue us from this corrupt and incompetent so called democratic government. Mega corruption is openly happening in projects like Nandipoor and Metro etc. and no one is taking action. The country is sinking in debts. Inflation is on the rise once again. Please help us and Pakistan before it is too late.
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Nov 10, 2015 10:38pm
COAS had fired a warning shot.... Either be part of solution otherwise you'll be taken to task for being part of problems
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Nov 10, 2015 10:43pm
Afghans repatriation should be our top most priority.....don't know why our PM is not taking any step in this direction...afghans have ruined our society, they are plundering our resources and yet spread terrorism in the name of Pakistanis after getting fake CNICs...
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Nov 10, 2015 10:55pm
Finaly RaW agents and all their hydra heads have been slayed, now peace will return to Pakistan.
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Nov 10, 2015 10:56pm
of course we love our army but hate Martial law and undemocratic rule.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:00pm
Basically Gen Sahib is not happy with the Govt.He continues to be firm but courteous.
Great man.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:09pm
I think Gen Raheel has given a final warning to the government for cooperation in the ongoing operation i.e. is to be spread out the entire country. He is committed to be firm with all corrupt politicians and government officials. Keep it up Gen Raheel.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:11pm
My prayers are with General Raheel Shareef.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:18pm
Not sure about politicians, but whole Nation is standing strong with you.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:26pm
We want to see corruption catch in punjab and not only sindh.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:42pm
All corrupt people in all parties will try their best to create hurdle in the cleaning operation. Army should stand firm and save the the country.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:44pm
Gen Raheel has after all spoken out in a language which the political leaders understand. Playing around with Pakistan must come to an end, this appears to be the final warning that too after the Corps commander's conference.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:51pm
All concerned better decode the message and bring about quick corrections in the attitude and system. Next move may not be pleasant for you. Lessons of history are very important, do not ignore.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:54pm
@Abu Hamza The general is far nobler than implying any even disguised threats. He is a great soldier, thorough professional, who has served the nation with utmost dignity, selflessness and knows the meaning and value of his oath that he has taken unlike many other ambitious and conscienceless generals who preceded him.
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Nov 10, 2015 11:55pm
@Khan I can not agree more with you.
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Nov 11, 2015 12:01am
And COAS reminds again not to involve with Musharaf !!
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Nov 11, 2015 12:08am
Gen:Raheel is in good position to take action against any one including govt if they don't cooperate...........
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Nov 11, 2015 12:15am
It is high time the sham democratic set up rises and straightens up it act. How long will the people of Pakistan suffer at their incompetent and corrupt hands?
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Nov 11, 2015 01:01am
@chachajee Personally I enjoy ignoring because I've learnt it from the BEST!
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Nov 11, 2015 01:06am
@Zak can you prove that? i didn't think so.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:06am
@Khan hate democracy bro. i don't know when we'll understand it but i do hope that we do before its too late.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:08am
@Syed it will be.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:09am
A nod to a wise , a rod to the otherwise ( as always )
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Nov 11, 2015 01:09am
@Zak they were not discussing mythology they were discussing how serious is govt about terrorism which they are not so be real first.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:11am
Army is so serious whereas nawaz is busy in protecting his and others cases pathetic corrupt leaders.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:22am
Who said they are on the same page?
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Nov 11, 2015 01:27am
So it's a clear warning that armed forces are doing their job but government is failing it's duties.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:35am
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan
General won't rescue you from corrupt politicians. Vote wisely in next election and rescue yourself from them.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:01am
I must appreciate the effort of Pakistan army for bringing peace in Country.
Nation has lost thier faith in corrupt politicians.
Hope we will get all looted money back.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:26am
I am very sorry to say that in Pakistan Governance is ZERO
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Nov 11, 2015 02:29am
NO Governance = NO Security
This is my Rule I have experienced it, I see it
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Nov 11, 2015 02:38am
Governance Starts at the every TOP of Government and interfaces to community with gates and monitoring to community level.I am sorry but the present Government is incapable. Unless we have independent bodies at each gates and interface to monitor and report activities we are wasting time. We do not have a tried tested, robust framework. There corruption at every level and layer.
Solution : Outsource the Governance to one of the Scandinavian countries i.e. Denmark or Finland or Norway. I will bet you my life that this experiment will Work
What do you say General ?
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Nov 11, 2015 02:44am
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan
Despite his best efforts, how can RS rescue the country from the corrupt looters when majority of the voters keep voting for the same people, with the exception of PTI supporters. Corrupt politicians are the instruments of loot where as the cause are you the very people who vote for them.
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Nov 11, 2015 02:51am
Where has Īmān, Ittiḥād, Naẓm = Faith, Unity, Discipline disappeared to ?
Discipline = lets start by introducing 2 years National service for 18 to 40 Years old Men and women immediately. Faith and Unity will automatically follow
I am 110% sure you will see results.
Please remember No Governance = No Security
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Nov 11, 2015 03:03am
America says Do more, Army says do more.....
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Nov 11, 2015 03:05am
Govt cooperation????who is sponsoring ZEA then.....Is it a show run by Raheel?
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Nov 11, 2015 03:19am
One thing we must not do is copy INDIA as democracy model. Instead we should be looking up to at Norway, Germany, Denmark and Finland how they do things.
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Nov 11, 2015 03:27am
Punjab Government is the blood on their hands, must be arrested in case of Model Town killings, PTI workers Killings, Kasure child molesting cases, if NOT in corruption.
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Nov 11, 2015 03:31am
The reason why people feel insure is because there is no governance by the present government. How can they implement governance if they break laws themselves. There are no processes. A single integrated framework is missing, People don't feel empowered. The level of maturity in all the ministers is zero, there is no management style, spiritual practices and diplomacy is missing, there is no respect for applicable laws, polices and practices, rules are broken, Ethics is not promoted, mission, vision and strategic direction is missing in all government depts. We can do so much
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Nov 11, 2015 03:51am
now, PMLN leadership will still insist on calling them as guardians of democracy and true leaders of nation .... though Army is doing all rescue jobs and carrying out NAP as well. Army had thrown the gauntlet to clear the corruption and corrupt politicians. PM its your choice .... payback time is hasting its existence.
Whereas, this Govt is trying to save those who have plundered this country. Futile and will indeed be in vain. Yet this civilian leader say we are on same page with Army, that's right PM you are on same page, but Army has moved on to next page.
Make them surrender, who are near and dear to you and all those who are sitting outside, whereas certain think since they are back in Assembly hence safe from this onslaught.... so tell them Army will not spare anyone in this cleanup operation.
Pakistan zindabad.
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Nov 11, 2015 03:56am
Keep up the good work General Raheel!
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Nov 11, 2015 03:56am
Meaningful and objective governance is not a priority of our current corrupt political leaders and their cronies. We all know that.
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Nov 11, 2015 04:00am
Hats off to our great guy General Raheel.My countrymen are expecting that Afghanis be packed now.And it's time to turn to mega corrouption of nandi pur ,Islamabad air port,metro Pindi,metro Lahore (record burned twice) .NAB action against favorists of the regime likes Mian Mansha why stalled & who did it.Please do something to expose this sham democracy and for the good future of teeming 190 millions. I salute thee my love Raheel from abyss of my heart.
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Nov 11, 2015 05:09am
Unless the armed forces'and governmental efforts have single focus,speed and clarity of objective of eliminating the scourge of terrorism,the gains might be lost in no time.
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Nov 11, 2015 06:20am
Goverbnent is afraid that it will also be apprehended. Shareefs are not clean either. Ask Musharraf.
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Nov 11, 2015 06:22am
@Zak Not until their facilitators abettors and leaders are put behind bars. Army Chief should take stand. Nation is behind him 100 percent.
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Nov 11, 2015 06:31am
It means, govt. has left the internal security matters completely for the army and army is saying that we can clean out the mess but for long time peace, you have to make things right. He is absolutely right. Make civil law enforcement forces strong and honest. If you will keep sparing powerful men, you will not have prayers of weaks and mercy of All Powerful. Nobody can be more powerful than Him and if He is with you, power belongs to you.
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Nov 11, 2015 07:01am
Committed loyal armed forces and inept corrupt government and politicians. They will never learn. Look at the speaker election. All corrupt joining hands yet again and sending a message that they are one in defence of their decades of corruption. That's why this message from COAS.
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Nov 11, 2015 07:02am
Pakistan has more leverage, now that the world is moving from
unipolar to multipolar with the emergence of Russia and China.
The U.S. has never been a loyal time-tested friend and more of
a bully. I believe Pakistan should keep it's options open and not
be brow-beaten by the Americans, especially over any compromise
on our nuclear assets.
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Nov 11, 2015 07:04am
Ever alternate day there is reviews of the situation ,
Does it change so much daily.
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Nov 11, 2015 07:05am
As Noonies are not going to change their style of politics, General sb has given green signal to the "authorities" to start operation clean up in punjab. He gets what he desires.
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Nov 11, 2015 08:04am
The nation is with you general sir, kick any obstacle out of your way.
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Nov 11, 2015 01:15pm
Please finish all mafias.Permanent peace will prevail.
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