Army to ensure peace in Balochistan, says COAS

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday said the armed forces would make all possible efforts towards achievement of enduring peace in Balochistan for sustainable socioeconomic development of the province.

He visited Corps Headquarters Quetta and was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant-General Sarfraz Ali. General Bajwa was given a detailed briefing on security situation, operational preparedness, border management including fencing of Pak-Afghan and Pak-Iran borders. He was also briefed on the socioeconomic initiatives, undertaken by the Army in support of the Balochistan government and efforts underway for capacity enhancement of the law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) to ensure peace and stability.

The COAS said that terrorists would not be allowed to destabilise peace efforts. He emphasised that all-out efforts would be made to assist provincial government in ensuring law and order. He lauded officers and men for their dedicated efforts, continued vigilance and high morale.