Corp Commander Lahore Lieutenant-General Amir Riaz called on caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi here on Thursday. During the meeting, the chief minister paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of Pak army in the war against terrorism and lauded the great sacrifices of martyrs. He said that the nation is proud of its brave armed forces, adding that war against terrorism is the fight for the survival of the country. "The whole nation is firm and united in this war," he added.
He further said that the armed forces of Pakistan have played a remarkable role against terrorism and every segment of life, including the army, police and law enforcement agencies, have rendered invaluable sacrifices. He said that those who presented their precious lives in this war are brave heroes of the nation. "The reward of immortal sacrifices of the martyrs has been achieved in shape of peace and the nation salutes the great sacrifices of our martyrs," he added.
According to him, the passion and commitment of brave and patriotic Pakistanis is strong. Brutal criminals cannot face the unwavering commitment of the Pakistani nation. The brave armed forces of Pakistan have written a new history of bravery in the war against terrorism and armed forces have the fullest capabilities to deal with internal and external challenges. Pakistan has won unprecedented achievements in the war against terrorism. Mindset of terrorism, fanaticism, extremism and sectarianism will have to be crushed with full force.