COAS vows to ensure foolproof security for CPEC

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday vowed to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief during his visit to Quetta laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada to acknowledge the sacrifices of all martyrs who laid their lives for the motherland.

Later, COAS visited headquarters of Southern Command where he was briefed in detail about the operational preparedness of the command, overall security situation in Balochistan and ongoing stabilisation operations.

General Bajwa commended Army, Frontier Corps (FC), law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies for noticeable improvement in law and order situation in the province. He particularly lauded the support and sacrifices of the people of Balochistan for restoration of peace in the province.

Appreciating the integrated approach adopted by Army and civilian government for security and development, the COAS said the Army will render all necessary assistance to the provincial government for restoration of peace in the province and capacity building of the LEAs and by providing security for all projects in remote areas. He vowed zero tolerance against terrorism and directed focused and indiscriminate operations against terrorists of all kinds in coordination with intelligence and other LEAs.

The COAS commended Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) and National Logistics Cell (NLC) for developing road network in the province and stressed the need to further accelerate development projects to ensure greater connectivity for the masses.  Earlier, General Bajwa was received by Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Aamer Riaz on his arrival in Quetta.