RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) delivered key note address on “Security of Pakistan” in Three Day International Conference at Air University Islamabad on “Radicalization: Perceptions, Realities and Challenges of Campus Life”.

COAS talked in detail about security situation of the country and his vision of enduring peace in Pakistan and in the region. Highlighting internal and external challenges to National Security, COAS said that full spectrum of threat demands comprehensive national response involving all institutions of state.

He underscored Pakistan’s resolve and determination to confront global phenomenon of terrorism and extremism and cleanse Pakistan of the menace. COAS said that Army will keep doing all that is required of us for provision of secure environment for sustained socio-economic progress.

In the end COAS said Armed Forces and Nation have sacrificed a lot to bring back stability across the country. Terrorism has been effectively contained with complete nation’s support but we need to remain vigilant and follow the correct course to move from survival to revival.

Earlier, on arrival COAS was received by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Air Staff and Air Vice Marshal Faaiz Amir (Retired), Vice Chancellor Air University.