ISLAMABAD: As part of his farewell tour, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif visited Karachi and addressed officers and soldiers of Karachi Corps and Sind Rangers on Wednesday.
He lauded them for their significant successes in improving security situation of Karachi and interior Sindh, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
“Life has returned to Karachi and business activity has picked up with its huge contribution to revival of national economy. Any designs of enemies of Pakistan to keep the metropolitan on the boil have been blunted and the gains cannot be allowed to reverse,”; the top general said.
He said, “Integrated with the provincial government, our efforts to help build the capacity of civil Law enforcing institutions must continue for sustainable peace.”
The COAS praised all ranks for maintaining vigilance along the international borders. He specially acknowledged the delivery of social services by army and rangers to the residents of remote areas and desolate deserts of Sindh in disaster and crisis situations. He urged all ranks to focus on their professional pursuits and keep best soldiering traditions.
Earlier on arrival, he was received by Karachi Corps Commander Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar.
