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Monday, October 26, 2009, Zhul-Q'ada 06, 1430

Operations not against any tribe: Gen Kayani

Defence Correspondent

Rawalpindi—Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said the Army is not conducting operations in South Waziristan against any tribe or area, but against handful of terrorists who have not only destroyed the peace and tribal traditions of the area but have also made the majority of the people hostage to their anti-state agenda.

The COAS said this during his visit to Wana, South Waziristan Agency on Sunday to meet the field commanders and troops deployed in the area..

He also reiterated that the operations are being conducted by the Pakistani Armed Forces without any outside support.

During the day long visit, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani appreciated the morale and spirit of the troops deployed in the Operation Rah-e-Nijat.

On arrival in the area, he was received by the Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam.

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