Pakistani people are real strength of army: COAS Bajwa

F.P. Report

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said Pakistani people were the real power of the army.

“We will always fulfill expectations of people,” General Qamar Javed Bajwa said during his visit to the Southern Command Headquarters in Quetta, media wing of the armed forces, the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) reported.

He said the nation had fully cooperated with the armed forces against terrorism and extremism.

The army chief said Pakistan Army was playing effective role on the border and played its full part in eradicating internal threats as well.

He said the Balochistan government would cooperate with Baloch people for their better future. “Balochistan is the future of Pakistan,” he said.

The COAS said the situation of security, economics and culture had improved.

Army Chief Qamar Bajwa also visited the School of Infantry Quetta. He was given separate briefings on implementation on the National Action Plan (NAP), security situation and Operation Raddul Fasaadd.

Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Mazhar Shaheen on Thursday inaugurated ‘Education City’ in Waziristan.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Lieutenant General Mazhar Shaheen paid rich tribute to Mehsud tribe for their sacrifices for the nation. On the behalf of chief of the army staff, Lieutenant General Mazhar Shaheen announced complete cooperation in the educational project.