CHIRIKOT, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday acknowledged and appreciated contributions & services of Pakistan army in defending motherland and for protecting people of Azad Kashmir.
“No other army of the world is parallel to Pakistan army”, the prime minister said while interacting with troops when he along with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Line of Control (LoC) in Chirikot Sector. Prime Minister Azad Jammu & Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan was also present.
The prime minister said that restoration of peace against terrorism despite our commitments against perpetual threat from eastern border is a milestone achievement and together we shall take it towards enduring peace and stability.
During his visit, the prime minister was briefed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) on situation along the LoC, Indian Cease Fire Violations (ICFVs) targeting civilians and befitting professional response by Pakistan army.
The prime minister condemned Indian unprofessional approach of targeting innocent civilian. He said that Pakistan shall continue its political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris for their just struggle.
While interacting with families of Shaheeds and injured due to Indian shelling, the prime minister appreciated their determination and resolve.
The prime minister announced enhancement in financial assistance to the families of Shaheeds/injured and approved funds to develop community protection bunkers for safety of civilian population.
The COAS directed immediate evacuation of teen aged girl to the Armed Forces Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM) for artificial limb as she had lost her leg due to Indian shelling.
Earlier upon arrival, the prime minister and the COAS were received by the Commander Rawalpindi Corps.
