Bi-annual moot: Military pores over election security plans

All Corps and Formation commanders attended the conference at GHQ.

RAWALPINDI: All the top army commanders in the country gathered in Rawalpindi on Thursday and deliberated, among other matters, plans to provide security during the upcoming general elections.

According to a statement by the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR), the commanders had gathered for the army’s bi-annual Formation Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters.

Chaired by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, the conference was briefed about the prevailing internal and external security environment and other professional matters.

“Plans to provide security during May elections as asked for by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) were also discussed and deliberated,” the release stated.

In addition to the Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and all Formation Commanders also attended the conference.