- Says Pakistan to continue playing role for world peace
RAWALPINDI, July 2: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday confirmed death sentences of 12 “hardcore terrorists”, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The army chief also ratified prison terms awarded to six other convicts, the ISPR said in a statement.
The military said the convicts were involved in attacks on civilians, armed forces and law enforcement agencies.
These terrorists were also involved in an attack on central imambargah in Parachinar, Kurram Agency, the statement read.
The convicts were involved in killing of eight soldiers and 26 civilians, it added.
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan will continue playing its role for world peace under the banner of the United Nations (UN).
Under Secretary General, United Nations Department of Peace keeping Operations, Jean Pierre Lacroix on Monday called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi on Monday.
During conversation, the visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts and sacrifices in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, says an ISPR press release issued.
The COAS affirmed that Pakistan would continue to play its positive role being one of the highest troop contributing nation for maintaining international peace and security under United Nations Flag. Agencies/DNA
