RAWALPINDI: 247th Corps Commanders’ conference was held at GHQ today. General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the conference.
Forum was given a comprehensive briefing on security situation in the country particularly recent incidents in Balochistan. The participants were apprised on the measures being undertaken to counter hostile efforts to destabilise Pakistan.
Forum paid tribute to the martyrs who gave ultimate sacrifice for the defence of the country while valiantly repulsing recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan and Inflicting heavy losses on them. COAS expressed satisfaction over operational preparedness of the formations and safeguards in place to thwart designs of inimical forces. COAS said that we have come a long way in our fight against terrorism. Armed Forces, with the support of the nation, have conducted successful operations against terrorists of all hue and colour. Their desperate attempts for revival won’t be allowed to succeed, COAS reiterated. We will eliminate all remnants of terrorists, their abettors and accomplices whatever is the cost, COAS emphasised.
COAS directed all formations to concentrate on maintaining high standards of basic military training to ensure effective execution of operations in conventional / sub conventional domain.