Army Chief chairs Corps Commanders’ conference

According to the statement issued by the media wing of Pakistan Military, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) the conference was chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

CCC chaired by #COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa held at GHQ. The participants took comprehensive review of global, regional & domestic security environment with particular focus on situation along borders especially LOC / Working Boundary & Pak-Afghan Border (1/6) pic.twitter.com/yG5ZjXE0rU

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) May 25, 2021

The forum was told on evolving operational imperatives and corresponding strategies to meet upcoming challenges.

COAS expressed satisfaction over the Army’s operational readiness given emerging security threats.

While reviewing recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and its attendant effects on the security situation especially along Pak-Afghan Border, the conference reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for regional peace and stability.

Taking serious note of the recent cross-border firing incidents from Afghanistan and regrouping of terrorist leadership/ outfits across, the forum expressed hope that Afghanistan soil will not be used against Pakistan.

In light of the emerging regional security situation, Pakistan has taken effective border control/management measures and the same is expected from Afghanistan to deny any space to spoilers of peace, forum reiterated.

Forum also reviewed the situation in Newly Merged Districts of KP and Balochistan and stressed upon fast-paced socio-economic development of these areas to capitalize on hard-earned peace to bring enduring stability.

COAS appreciated formations for all-out support to civil administration amidst an ongoing third wave of COVID-19 that has contributed to bringing a significant reduction in the spread of the pandemic and controlling its adverse effects.