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| Kayani urges troops to avoid collateral damage |
| 2007-10-20 |
| Vice Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Friday advised troops in Quetta on Friday to take all possible measures to avoid collateral damage when tackling extremists and other anti-state elements. During his visit to Headquarters Southern Command in Quetta, Kayani was briefed on the security situation in Balochistan, operational preparedness and development works being undertaken with the army’s assistance, according to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations. Kayani appreciated the resolve of officers and men to fight internal security challenges and said the army was also supporting many development projects. “Rs 10 to 11 billion are being spent on the development of Kohlu and Dera Bugti alone,” he said. He said special seats had been reserved for the students of Balochistan in several military establishments. He said the government had also relaxed merit standards for Balochistan’s youth to encourage them to join the army. Southern Command Commander Lt Gen Khalid Shamim Wyne accompanied Kayani during his visit. |
| Posted by:Fred |