12-06-2009, 09:46 PM
[URL="http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=92853"]We live and die for the glory of Islam and Pakistan: COAS[/URL]
Quote: Updated at: 2150 PST, Saturday, December 05, 2009
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani attended funerals of some of Shaheeds of yesterdayââ¬â¢s tragic terrorist attack on a Mosque during Juma Prayers, in which officers, soldiers, elders, children and civilians lost their precious lives.
He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The Nation, including the Army stands united in sharing their grief. Having met and talked to these families, he praised their exemplary strength of faith at this moment of trial. This intrinsic strength is a true reflection of the indomitable will and resilience of the Pakistani Nation.
The COAS thanked the Nation for their wholehearted support and sympathy at this hour of grief. This spontaneous and overwhelming show of solidarity by the Nation with the Army is a treasure, which we deeply value and cherish.
The COAS stated that [COLOR="Red"]Pakistan is our motherland. It is the bastion of Islam. We live and die for the glory of Islam and Pakistan.[/COLOR] Our faith, resolve and pride in our religion and in our country is an asset, which is further reinforced after each terrorist incident. Pakistan Army standââ¬â¢s committed to defend, protect and preserve Pakistan at all cost.
The COAS concluded by reaffirming his conviction in the will of the Pakistani Nation to fight all odds. He stated that Pakistan Army, with the help of people of Pakistan will Inshallah protect and preserve our core values and interests in a dignified and chivalrous manner.