Balochistan is the future of Pakistan, says Army chief

QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Balochistan is the future of Pakistan and “it is our duty to fully assist the government and the people of Balochistan towards a shining future” during his visit to the Headquarters Southern Command Quetta. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement on Thursday, Gen Bajwa was briefed about security situation of the province of Balochistan, the pursuance of the National Action Plan (NAP), Operation Raddul Fassad and socioeconomic development projects undertaken as part of Khushal Balochistan Programme. The Army chief expressed his satisfaction and hoped that the steps taken under the Khushal Balochistan Programme would help in elevating the overall security and socioeconomic indicators in the province. He added: “Balochistan is the future of Pakistan and it is our duty to fully assist the government and the people of Balochistan towards a shining future.” Later, Gen Bajwa visited the School of Infantry and Tactics, Quetta, and met with the faculty. He said the Pakistan Army had played an important role for the reduction in the internal security threats as well as effective response along borders. “The nation acknowledges and fully supports Pakistan Army’s contributions in fight against terrorism and militancy,” he said. “We shall always come up to the expectations of the people of Pakistan who are our real strength,” the Army chief added.