LAHORE: Pakistan Army fully supports the mainstreaming of the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA), said Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR), COAS held two separate meetings with FATA delegations of Tribal elders and Youth Jirga at ISPR on Wednesday.
“Delegations acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sacrifices, efforts and contributions for peace & stability and socio-economic development of FATA,” It stated.
Delegations also expressed their respective views regarding mainstreaming of FATA and way forward.
COAS assured the delegations that the army “fully supports mainstreaming of FATA” and would pursue it in line with aspirations of the tribal brothers.
At this occasion, he lauded the tribal elders and youth for their determination and support to Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism.
COAS also advised the youth to continue playing their role towards peace and progress of FATA and Pakistan.
