PANUAQIL, JUL 04 (DNA) : General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Panuaqil Garrison today. COAS was briefed on operational preparedness and internal security matters. Interacting with officers and soldiers, COAS expressed his satisfaction on their state of preparedness and contributions towards internal security.

COAS also hailed their performance during recently conducted 6th Population and Housing Census and other internal security tasks. COAS said that Army shall continue its support to all state institutions for prosperity of Pakistan and its people through selfless devotion and commitment. “Country comes first, self later”, COAS remarked. COAS said that Pakistan has come a long way towards success in its efforts against terrorism and militancy. “We shall now consolidate our gains to further strengthening of the State neutralizing all negative stimulants”, COAS reiterated.
Earlier, on arrival at Panuaqil, COAS was received by Commander Karachi Corps Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza and GOC Panuaqil.