ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday expressed optimism that after the success of operation Zarb-e-Azb, operation Radd-ul-Fasaad will also attain its objectives and the scourge of terrorism will be eradicated forever.
While addressing the army officials undergoing training at the Command and Staff College, Quetta at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, the president said that the whole nation was united in the fight to eliminate terrorism and extremism.
The president lauded the role and sacrifices of armed forces, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and civil administration in addressing the challenges of lawlessness and terrorism. He also appreciated the role of Pakistan army in restoring law & order in Balochistan.
Mamnoon Hussain said that despite facing many challenges Pakistan was now heading in the right direction, adding that the Country was now more stable and strong than before and many opportunities were knocking on its door.
President Mamnoon said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had the potential to change the fate of the region for better and emphasized the need to forge harmony amongst all national institutions and stakeholders for timely completion of all development projects including this mega venture.
Furthermore, he said that Balochistan would gain specifically from CPEC project and immense opportunities of employment would be created after the operationalization of Gwadar Port. He noted that the inclusion of Diamer Bhasha Dam project in CPEC would ensure its timely completion as well as overcoming water and power shortage in the Country.
The president said that successful holding of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Conference in Islamabad was a success of Pakistan’s foreign policy, adding that the impression of Pakistan being isolated was a misperception.
President Mamnoon said that economic policy of Pakistan was heading in the right direction as the Country’s economy was improving owing to sound economic policies of the government. He underscored that Pakistan could achieve its desired goals if every individual dispenses his or her responsibilities efficiently.
The president commended the role of Command & Staff College, Quetta in imparting quality and strategic training to officers of Pakistan army and those from the allied countries. He hoped that training received at this premier military institution would prove to be an asset for the trainee officers with the help of which they would be able to utilize their abilities and full potential in the service of the motherland.
