World community's sustained humanitarian support imperative for enduring peace, stability in Afghanistan: COAS 

"Close cooperation amongst all regional stakeholders is essential for a prosperous and peaceful region," the Arm chief said while chairing the Corps Commander Conference at the GHQ, a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The participants of the conference took comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment.

The forum was apprised on prevalent situation in Afghanistan, especially security along Pak-Afghan Border and effective safeguards in place against various threats.

The COAS expressed satisfaction over efficacy of the comprehensive border management regime due to which Pakistan’s Borders and Internal Security remained intact amid a crisis situation in the region.

General Bajwa appreciated Army’s support and role towards the overall evacuation and transit related effort under taken in support of evacuation of foreign and Afghan populace from Afghanistan to other countries.

The forum also paid homage to Syed Ali Shah Geelani for his lifelong struggle and sacrifices as leader of the indigenous Freedom Movement in IIOJ&K and expressed solidarity with Kashmiri people who continue facing Indian state oppression and violence.

The COAS appreciated formations for their efforts for conduct of Muharramul Haram in a peaceful manner and instructed complete readiness to counter conventional and non-conventional threats.

"The designs of external and internal forces inimical to peace and stability in Pakistan shall be thwarted at all costs,"  General Bajwa vowed.