ISLAMABAD   -   Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited North Waziristan on Thursday

On his arrival at Miranshah, PM was received by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). PM laid floral wreath at Shuhada monument and offered Fateha for valiant sons of the soil who rendered supreme sacrifices while defending the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan.

Later, Prime Minister was given a detailed briefing on the prevalent security situation with special focus on terrorists’ activities from across the border. The PM was also briefed on the western border management system including the status of border fencing.

The PM paid rich tributes to the officers and men of Pakistan Army for their success in breaking the back of terrorism. He said it was not too long ago that terrorists had been indiscriminately targeting innocent men, women, children, educational institutions and state infrastructure across the country. Thanks to the valiant efforts of our Armed Forces, fully supported by the nation, we have been successful in defeating and degrading all types of terrorist organisations and dismantling their infrastructure. The nation stands united in this endeavour, and we shall together succeed insha’Allah, PM concluded.

Also, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured the tribal elders that the government will do all to bring comfort in local populace and ensure socio economic development as dividends of country’s fight against terrorism. Talking to tribal elders during his visit to Miranshah in North Wazirstan on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the people of tribal districts have rendered matchless sacrifices and we owe them a lot.

He said the government will not let sacrifices of tribal elders go waste and our priority will be to ensure civic facilities for local community. Speaking on the occasion, the tribal elders assured the Prime Minister of their complete support for peace, stability and prosperity of the country. They also welcomed the Prime Minister and thanked him for his first visit to the area, which speaks of his focus and concern for tribal districts.

The Prime Minister also thanked tribal elders for their all-out support in war against terrorism for a peaceful and stable Pakistan.

Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz Sharif late Thursday tweeted, “The peace in North Waziristan owes itself to the exemplary sacrifices of our armed forces and the people of the area. No other country has overcome these many odds in the war on terror than Pakistan. We salute our soldiers and citizens for their bravery and resilience!”

“People of N Waziristan have suffered long enough at the hands of terrorists. During my visit to N Waziristan today, I announced establishment of a modern university, Daanish school system & medical college. Mobile hospital with modern facilities will move to the area immediately.”

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday directed the Punjab government to immediately procure 200,000 metric ton of wheat for KP to meet province’s food needs sufficiently.

Responding to a tweet by President Awami National Party Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Aimal Wali Khan on Thursday, he said more wheat can be purchased on the demand of KP. The Prime Minister also thanked Aimal Wali Khan for highlighting the issue.