RAWALPINDI: General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, who is on official visit to Germany and Switzerland called on General Eberhard ZORN, Chief of the Defence Forces, Germany. Matters of bilateral professional interest including further strengthening of security & defence cooperation between the two countries was brought into discussion during the meeting. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to work together for peace, security and stability in the region particularly in Afghanistan.

Chairman JCSC during his visit of Germany also visited German Infantry School at Hammelburg and Center for Internal Leadership at Kolbenz where he was briefed about the mandate and curriculum of the institutes.

Earlier, upon arrival at German Ministry of Defence a smartly turned out contingent presented ‘Guard of Honour’ to the Chairman JCSC.

Later, General Nadeem Raza visited Switzerland where he called on Lieutenant General Thomas SUSSLI, Chief of Swiss Armed Forces. Chairman JCSC reviewed the full gamut of bilateral defence relations and exchanged views on global and regional security environment and enhanced military and defence cooperation between the two Armed Forces.

Chairman JCSC also visited Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP). GCSP is an international foundation that provides executive education and training in comprehensive international peace and security policy. During the visit of the center, General Nadeem Raza highlighted the security perspective of Pakistan on geo-strategic situation of the region with emphasis on Afghanistan. The General emphasized upon the need for reconciliation within Afghanistan for regional peace & security.

[1:05 PM, 3/18/2022] Sidique Sajid Sb: ISPR

A grand Jirga was held in Tirah to welcome the families who are returning back to their homes after a decade. Approximately 100,000 persons from 15,691 families will be rehabilitated during this process.

Addressing the Jirga, Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid, Commander Peshawar Corps lauded the sacrifices rendered by tribesmen in achieving peace in the area and assured that Pakistan Army will provide all possible assistance to the rehabilitating families.

The Malaks & Mashrans thanked Pakistan Army for restoration of peace in the area and ongoing efforts for socio-economic development in Tribal Distt . They also assured for their unflinching support to security forces.

Representatives from civil administration were also present at the Jirga.