Internal & external challenges faced by Pakistan demand a comprehensive national response: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Nov 26 (SABAH): General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) interacted with participants of the 8th National Workshop Balochistan at General Headquarters. 

According to the statement issued by ISPR, the interaction is part of workshop being held at Quetta from 1 – 27 November; attended by people related to various fields / segments of society.

Recalling the innumerable sacrifices of the nation in defeating terrorism, COAS reiterated that the hard earned peace shall be vigorously guarded at all costs. The resolute support of people of Balochistan to Security Forces has resulted in stability of the province and materialisation of progress on projects of socio-economic development, COAS remarked. Linking prosperity of Pakistan with Balochistan, COAS said nefarious designs of the forces inimical to peace and stability of Pakistan are being foiled through a synergetic and comprehensive strategy. 

COAS emphasised that the internal and external challenges faced by Pakistan demand a comprehensive national response. COAS said that by virtue of the effective management of Western Zone, Pakistan was able to remain safe amid crisis situation inside Afghanistan. We will continue ensuring our border and internal security which is so vital for national development, COAS affirmed. Participants thanked COAS for the opportunity.