Army chief lauds close coordination among armed forces

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif has lauded the close coordination among the armed forces of the country and acknowledged support of entire nation in achieving success during the continuing operation Zarb-e-Azb (ZeA). Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military media wing, quoted Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Friday as saying, "With first hand war experience, operational employment, and state of combat readiness, our armed forces are fully capable and prepared to respond to the entire spectrum of threat."
The CoAS made these remarks while addressing the participants of a course during a visit to the Naval War College, Lahore. General Raheel focused on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, security challenges and opportunities for Pakistan. "Navy has a proud history of valour and sacrifices," he said adding that as a fully vibrant and formidable force, Pakistan Nay always lived up to the expectations of the nation in defending the maritime frontiers of Pakistan." The army chief particularly appreciated the close coordination among the three services.