RAWALPINDI, Nov 17(APP): Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that progress & stability in Balochistan is critical to the prosperity of Pakistan. All stakeholders including the army have synergized their efforts for socio-eco uplift of the people of Balochistan
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday, the army chief expressed these views while interacting with participants of National Workshop Balochistan during his visit to Quetta.
The National Workshop Balochistan is aimed at enhancing understanding of participants about critical national security issues, timely decision making process, national security management system and elements of national power.
Dilating upon security situation, COAS highlighted measures like fencing of Pak-Afghan & Pak -Iran Border, effective articulation of security apparatus deployed across the province, Quetta Safe City Project etc, adding that such efforts will have positive impact on the overall security paradigm of Balochistan.
Nefarious efforts of hostile elements to foment terrorism & create chaos in the largest province of Pak won’t be allowed to succeed, COAS emphasised.
Pak’s peace & prosperity is linked with commitment to democracy & its values, COAS reiterated
Later, COAS visited School of Infantry & Tactics (SI& T). COAS was briefed about new training modules & online examination systems enacted for young leadership.
COAS was also briefed about various innovative systems/techniques being incorporated in training regime.
While interacting with faculty & students of SI&T, COAS urged them to stay abreast with developments in modern warfare. COAS appreciated hardwork & dedication of faculty & staff of SI&T in grooming young officers & soldiers for taking on future challenges befittingly.
