Army brass reviews COVID-19 preventive measures
COAS chairs 230th Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ; national, regional security situation also discussed
COAS chairs 230th Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ; national, regional security situation also discussed. PHOTO: ISPR
Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday directed “all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort” to counter coronavirus in the country, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Gen Qamar chaired the 230th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters. According to the ISPR, the forum discussed the emerging situation with regards to COVID-19 and the preventive measures taken at army level.
“COAS directed all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort to counter this pandemic in case of any eventuality,” the ISPR, the media wing of the military, said in a statement issued after the meeting.
The forum also reviewed operational preparedness, situation along the Line of Control (LoC), geo-strategic environment and national and regional security situation with particular emphasis on the Afghanistan peace process.
“The path to regional stability & peace passes through Afghanistan. Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges for which Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity,” the COAS emphasised.
Gen Qamar chaired the 230th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters. According to the ISPR, the forum discussed the emerging situation with regards to COVID-19 and the preventive measures taken at army level.
“COAS directed all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort to counter this pandemic in case of any eventuality,” the ISPR, the media wing of the military, said in a statement issued after the meeting.
The forum also reviewed operational preparedness, situation along the Line of Control (LoC), geo-strategic environment and national and regional security situation with particular emphasis on the Afghanistan peace process.
“The path to regional stability & peace passes through Afghanistan. Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges for which Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity,” the COAS emphasised.