Army Chief calls on PM Khan, discusses security-related matters

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office on Thursday.

According to a statement released by PM House, the Army Chief discussed important security-related matters with PM Khan during the meeting.

On April 2, Corps Commanders’ conference had expressed its resolve to support government and all stake holders in implementation of National Action Plan (NAP), said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that having achieved stability against terrorism, Pakistan was on positive trajectory of becoming a state where prerogative of use of weapons rests with the state alone and socio-economic development was taking preeminence.

The meeting reviewed geo-strategic environment and ongoing situation along Eastern Border, the statement said and added that the forum expressed strong will, resolve and determination to defend the motherland against any misadventure or aggression.

Earlier on March 11, the Army Chief held meeting with PM Khan where they discussed matters relating to internal and external situation and Pakistan-India escalation.

The premier had praised the role of the armed forces over the response to the Indian aggression. PM Khan had said that Pakistan has no aggressive motives against any other country but it possessed right to self-defence.