ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Tuesday that Pakistan Army will make all possible efforts towards achievement of an enduring peace for sustainable socio-economic development of Balochistan province.
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, COAS visited Corps HQ Quetta on Tuesday. On arrival, he was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali,
COAS was given a detailed briefing on security situation, operational preparedness, and border management including fencing along Pak-Afghan and Pak-Iran borders. He was also briefed on the socio-economic initiatives undertaken by the Army in support of government of Balochistan and efforts underway for capacity enhancement of LEAs to ensure peace and stability.
Speaking on the occasion, the COAS said that Pakistan army will make all possible efforts towards achievement of an enduring peace for sustainable socio-economic development of the province. The COAS said, “The terrorists won’t be allowed to destabilise peace efforts.”
He emphasised that all out efforts be made to assist provincial government in ensuring law and order. The COAS lauded officers and men for their dedicated efforts, continued vigilance and high morale, the ISPR said.
Also, Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Quetta on Tuesday and addressed participants of staff course at Command and Staff College, Quetta. Addressing the officers, the PM said that Pakistan Army has produced unmatched results when pitched against its adversaries and successfully deterred the nefarious designs of Pakistan’s enemies. He added that country’s defence is impregnable due to professionalism and battle hardened Armed Forces of Pakistan.
The PM deliberated at length upon his vision of future of Pakistan where rule of law, across the board accountability and justice are order of the day. Establishment of a prosperous state in line with Islamic principles and ideology of our great leaders like Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam can be achieved only if we work hard consistently as a nation, the PM said.
He said that the government made all out efforts for progress in various sectors like agriculture, industry, technology and automation. He advised participating officers to pursue their dreams without fear of failure to achieve their objectives, according to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate. It further said that on his arrival at Command & Staff College Quetta, the Prime Minister was received by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Commander Quetta Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali.