Army to support all state institutions for peace, stability: COAS

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Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. PHOTO: ISPR / FILE 

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Major General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday reiterated Pakistan Army’s pledge to continue supporting all state institutions for peace, stability and progress of the country

The 216th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) presided by the army chief pledged to safeguard Pakistan against all external threats while consolidating gains of counter-terrorism military operations which have contributed positively towards overall socio-economic development.

Pakistan striving for regional peace and stability: COAS

The conference also reviewed geo-stratic environment with special focus on regional security and the situation along the eastern and western borders including the Line of Control, read a press release by the Inter-Services Press Relations.

In addition, the progress of ongoing stability operations for internal security was also discussed.

The CCC also discussed a regional approach to eliminate roots of terrorism and pinned hopes over the ongoing Afghan settlement.