Military top brass reaffirms resolve to thwart threats to Pakistan’s security

Army stresses need to exercise maximum care during Eidul Azha, Muharram to maintain gains achieved against Covid-19

The top military leadership of Pakistan has reaffirmed the resolve to thwart any threat to the country’s security while reviewing operational readiness and evolving threat spectrum in context of external and internal security of the country.

The resolve was expressed at the 233rd Corps Commanders’ Conference, presided by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, military’s media wing, the ISPR, said in a statement.

233rd Corps Commanders’ Conference, presided by COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa held today at GHQ. Forum reviewed operational readiness & evolving threat spectrum in context of external & internal security of the country. COAS complimented efforts put in by all formations (1/4) pic.twitter.com/JJvAQ2oqNr

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 21, 2020

The army chief complimented efforts put in by all formations to maintain high level of combat readiness particularly in the wake of evolving regional security situation.

Taking special note of continued atrocities in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K) as illegal actions of August 5, 2019 complete one year next month, the forum paid tribute to brave Kashmiris for their legitimate struggle for freedom, said the statement.

The COAS especially lauded efforts in aid of civil administration in fight against Covid-19 and locust.

Stressing the need to exercise maximum care with respect to Eidul Azha and Muharram to maintain the gains achieved in countering the pandemic, the forum also appreciated efforts of doctors, healthcare workers and paramedics across the country.