Bajwa urges people centric approach for stability in Balochistan

RAWALPINDI : Balochistan is in sharp focus of national leadership and army is fully engaged in enabling national and provincial response in synergy with other institutions of state, said Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday.

Speaking at a workshop, he said Balochistan’s peace and prosperity is the bedrock of Pakistan’s progress. “It is time to reap dividends of hard-earned peace and expedite socio-economic development adopting people centric approach for attaining enduring stability. Security forces shall remain steadfast and determined to defeat enemies of peace and prosperity of Balochistan/ Pakistan,” he added.

Highlighted internal and external challenges, Gen Bajwa said full spectrum threat demands comprehensive national response, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations.

“We are a resilient nation that has endured the tests of time on its path to achieving peace and stability,” he said.

The workshop was aimed at enabling future leadership of Balochistan in understanding vital national / provincial issues and mounting cohesive response. Gen Bajwa interacted with participants of 7th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ. The workshop was attended by a large number of parliamentarians, bureaucrats, members of civil society, youth, academia and media representatives