Terror attacks an act of ‘cowardice and frustration’: Kayani
November 12th, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANIIslamabad, Nov.12 (ANI): Censuring extremists for the recent spate of violence across the country, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has termed the terror attacks as an act of ‘cowardice and frustration’.
An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement quoted General Kayani, as saying that terrorist were targeting innocent civilians because they don’t have the courage to fight back the military.
“People can not be cowed down through such acts of terrorism, rather the resolve of the nation strengthens further to eliminate the menace of terrorism in all its forms,” The Nation quoted Kayani, as saying.
Meanwhile, Swat operational commander Major General Asfaque Nadeem has said the military is in full control of the region.
Interacting with media persons, Major General Nadeem said the Swat operation has been successful primarily due to people’s overwhelming support.
“The situation in Mingora and other parts of the district is normal and under the control of security forces,” he added.
Nadeem also informed that the security forces were also planning to organise a organise a skiing championship in December at Malam Jabba to restore tourism in the valley, which received a major set-back due to the military offensive. (ANI)
- US generals to hold talks with Kayani - Mar 28, 2012
- ISPR rejects 'Kayani-Manmohan secret contacts' report as "totally baseless" - Apr 26, 2011
- Reshuffle in top brass of Pakistan Army - Apr 16, 2011
- Swat operation in charge claims 'wiping out militants' in district - Oct 10, 2010
- Pakistan mulls successor to ISI chief - Feb 16, 2012
- Gilani sacks defence secretary, takes on army (Intro Night Lead) - Jan 12, 2012
- Kayani gets Spain's highest military honour - Sep 16, 2011
- Gilani dismisses Pakistani defence secretary (Lead) - Jan 11, 2012
- Unite in the war against terror: Pakistani Army chief (Roundup) - May 07, 2009
- Army ordered to eliminate terrorists: Gilani (Intro Roundup) - May 08, 2009
- Pakistan Army answerable to people: Kayani - Jul 07, 2011
- 44 Taliban insurgents killed as Pak forces continue offensive in Upper Orakzai - Jun 07, 2010
- Locals, officials rebuff Pak Army's claims of successful conclusion to Orakzai offensive - Jun 03, 2010
- CENTCOM chief discusses US-Pak military cooperation with Wynne - Apr 08, 2011
- Kayani tells Mullen US drone attacks undermining war on terror - Apr 21, 2011
Tags: acts of terrorism, army staff, ashfaq, chief of army, country pakistan, cowardice, extremists, innocent civilians, inter services, islamabad, jabba, media persons, mingora, nadeem, operational commander, overwhelming support, parvez, security forces, spate, swat
