Nothing can defeat a responsible and determined nation, says army chief. PHOTO: FILE

Special corps commanders conference reviews COVID-19 spread

Nothing can defeat a responsible and determined nation, says army chief


Our Correspondent March 22, 2020
RAWALPINDI: “Nothing can defeat a responsible and determined nation,” said army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa while charing a special corps commanders conference convened on single-point agenda with regards to COVID-19.

“Pakistan Army, being part of national effort, shall serve and protect the nation as a sacred duty InshAllah,” the army chief said at the conference held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

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According to the military’s media wing, the ISPR, the corps commanders participated in the conference through video link from their respective corps headquarters. The forum reviewed the countrywide spread of COVID-19 and deliberated the army’s readiness to assist the civil administration to contain the pandemic.

“All available troops of Pakistan Army and its medical resources across the country have been tasked to be ready to assist activities in concert with the civil administration on short notice,” the ISPR said in a statement.

The details of plan of action will be shared subsequently.

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