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Armed forces are prepared to ensure country’s sovereignty: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani on Friday said the armed forces valued country’s freedom and independence more than anything else and were fully prepared to ensure its dignity and sovereignty. “We are a peace-loving nation and have no aggressive designs against anybody, but at the same time we value our freedom and independence more than anything else,” the military chief said.
He was speaking at a book-launching ceremony titled “What more can a solider desire”, written by Colonel (r) Azam Qadri about Major Shabir Sharif Shaheed’s heroic life as a military officer. The COAS appreciated the role and sacrifices of young officers in the war on terror, adding that the ratio of martyred officers and soldiers was 1-10 which reflected their resolve and commitment. He paid rich tribute to Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed and appreciated the efforts of the writer and all those who helped in writing of the book. The book recalls Major Shabir’s acts of valor and bravery throughout his military career and during the two Pakistan-India wars of 1965 and 1971.

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