Pakistan Army's resolve that no odds could deter it from pursuing obligations

Rawalpindi, Sept 15 PPI: Pakistan's Army Chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said it was manifestation of Pakistan Army's resolve that no odds could deter it from pursuing its obligations towards national defence.



He said this Monday during visit to forward posts on Line of Actual Contact and Line
of Control in Northern Areas. He was accompanied by Lt. General Mohsin Kamal, Corps
Commander.



Chief of Army Staff met troops at various locations deployed at the world's highest
battlefield of Siachen (glacier)n and surrounding areas on the Line of Actual
Contact.



He paid tributes to troops who were facing rigours of terrain and inhospitable
weather in safeguarding frontiers of the country and lauded their high state of
morale.



General Kayani told troops the nation held them in high esteem. This national
support was crucial to synergize national effort. He exhorted troops to devote fully
towards enhancing professional skills and maintain highest state of preparedness and
never lower

their guard. He highlighted national consensus that exists on Kashmir issue.



On arrival, Chief of Army Staff was given a detailed briefing on operational
preparedness and situation on Line of Actual Contact and Line of Control.