MURREE: Director General (DG) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry engaged with students in Murree.
During his visit to different educational institutions in Murree, students hailing from Army Public School (APS), Convent Jesus and Mary and Presentation Convent participated in the special session.
In their remarks, the students said that holding such an informative session is the need of the hour.
They said anti-state elements cannot keep the young generation at bay from their forces no matter how hard they make attempt to do so. The students said Pak Army is from us and we are from Pak Army.
They also expressed their resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder by their armed forces against any kind of evil eye of the enemies of the country.
Earlier, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Saturday held a special session with students under the ongoing ISPR internship programme.
During the sitting, he answered several questions from students, especially those from Balochistan, and spoke at length about the province, its people and their role in Pakistan’s future.
The DG ISPR said that a wrong perception is sometimes created that the people and youth of Balochistan are distant from Pakistan. He stressed that Baloch people understand very well the bond between the province and the country.
He paid tribute to Major Muhammad Anwar Kakar Shaheed, calling him a brave officer and a son of the soil. He recalled that Major Kakar had earlier foiled the Gwadar PC Hotel attack by killing several terrorists.
General Chaudhry said Pakistan’s security forces, officers and citizens sacrifice daily to keep the country free. He explained that successful operations against terrorism are only possible with the support of local communities. “If the people themselves identify terrorists, only then can such operations bring lasting peace,” he said.
He rejected the idea that the army operates to harm innocent citizens. “The army has no interest in targeting the public. But if someone shelters terrorists or keeps explosives at home, they will face the consequences,” he added.
The DG ISPR emphasised the importance of intelligence based operations, noting that removing terrorists requires careful strategy and cooperation with locals and administration.
He said Balochistan’s people are wise and forward-looking. Many Baloch students, after gaining education, have become owners of their own future. He mentioned examples such as Dr Samad Yar Jung, a noted scientist educated at Cambridge, and Shahzeb Rind, a successful youth from Balochistan. He also pointed out that many Baloch women now serve as deputy commissioners.
