LONDON: British Field Army Commander Lieutenant General Patrick Nicholas Sanders on Sunday, eulogising the successes of Pakistan Army in a war against terrorism, said the country had made breathtaking gains against terrorists and extremists in tribal areas – unmatched in over 150 years – and deserved credit for that.
He expressed these views at an event held at the Royal Military Academy as part of the Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations.
The function was organised by the World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP) in collaboration with the High Commission of Pakistan and Conservative Friends of Pakistan (CFOP). Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Syed Ibne Abbas, Bestway Group’s Chief Executive Zameer Chaudhary and Syed Qamar Raza of WCOP also spoke on the occasion.
The Pakistan Army had done more than anyone to combat extremism and terrorism and the achievements were extraordinary, the commander said.
Lt Gen Patrick Sanders, as reported by a news channel, said the success Pakistan had in Waziristan and FATA was the most extraordinary by all means and it had been the most successful operation in that area for over 150 years.
He said Britain had played its part in helping Pakistan combat terrorism by supporting the army. “Our relationship is very close and the role of the army is very important in the region,” he added.