Addressing a symposium at the Army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Chief of Army Staff General Pervez Kayani on Monday suggested the establishment of a regional forum to counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks in the country while appreciating the public participation in the recently held historic polls in the country.
General Kayani said in his address that by participating in the recently held polls the nation had proved that it was capable of facing any challenge adding that Pakistanis were moderate, resilient and extraordinarily hardworking.
According to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public relations (ISPR), Kayani highlighted and elaborated on the menace of IED threats prevailing in the region and recommended an international forum to counter the it, “I would like to propose formation of a Regional Military C-IED Forum supported by a wider international forum to benefit from experiences of all countries involved. I am hopeful that this proposal will receive serious consideration from the participants and their countries.”
