Visit of North Waziristan Youth to Miranshah Cantonment and Special Meeting with the GOC
- Youth’s Role in Peace and Stability: Major General Adil Iftikhar emphasized the vital role of youth in addressing security challenges, promoting peace, and offering innovative solutions for sustainable stability in North Waziristan.
- Collaboration for Lasting Peace: The discussion explored strategies like education, civic engagement, and local leadership to counter extremism, stressing collective efforts for enduring peace, with youth as key players.
- Appreciation for Pakistan Army’s Efforts: The youth commended Major General Adil Iftikhar and the Pakistan Army for their commitment to restoring peace and organizing the visit, which inspired them to actively contribute to their region’s progress.
A group of youth from North Waziristan recently visited Miranshah Cantonment, where they held a special meeting with Major General Adil Iftikhar, General Officer Commanding (GOC). The visit provided an opportunity for an in-depth discussion on the region’s security challenges and the pivotal role of youth in promoting peace and stability.
The youth emphasized how urgent it is to take strong action against extremist elements that pose a threat to the region’s hard-won peace. They underlined that reducing these factors is essential for long-term stability and the advancement of the country. The discussion underscored the significance of people, particularly young blood, in fostering a peaceful and secure environment. Major General Adil Iftikhar stressed that by coming up with creative solutions and being involved in peace-building efforts, young people may make a big contribution to solving national security challenges.
In order to guarantee lasting peace in North Waziristan, the youth’s potential and resources were also examined throughout the session. To combat the appealing nature of extremism, participants talked about a variety of strategies, such as the value of civic involvement, education, and the emergence of local leadership. They agreed that establishing lasting peace necessitates cooperation, with young people playing a key role in inculcating peace and stability in their backyards.
The visitors reaffirmed their commitment to support peacebuilding initiatives and to use every resource at their disposal to do so. Additionally, they expressed their determination to contribute positively to the socioeconomic advancement of their area.
The youngsters also commended the Pakistan Army for its steadfast efforts to bring peace back to North Waziristan. They expressed gratitude to the Army for organizing the visit, which they thought was enlightening and motivating as the participants were able to learn more about the region’s problems and the steps being taken to solve them.
Finally, the delegation expressed their appreciation to the organizers for setting up the significant visit and creating a setting that encouraged fruitful discourse. The session concluded with the motivation to continue their efforts toward ensuring peace and stability, despite a renewed sense of responsibility and purpose.
