Speaking to the troops, he commended their professional commitment and paid rich tributes to them for their sacrifices in bringing peace and normality to the troubled regions bordering Afghanistan, said a blurb issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The statement came during his visit of the field formations deployed in
Wazoo tribal agencies today.Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Sharif reiterated Pakistain Army's continued whole hearted support for tribal brethren under all circumstances.
He reviewed the progress of mega and micro projects of socio economic significance, being undertaken by the Army, and appreciated them for quality of work and timely completion in the area.
The ISPR blurb added that the army chief particularly mentioned the construction of Central Trade Corridor -- a 714-kilometre road network linking Pakistain's Indus Highway and Waziristan agencies with the Afghan Ring Road.