Lahore: Army chief chairs Punjab Corps Commanders conference
All the Corps Commanders of Punjab attended the all-important session chaired by COAS Gen Bajwa
LAHORE (Dunya News) – ISPR released a statement on Wednesday according to which Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Lahore, reported Dunya News.
Tweet by DG ISPR General Asif Ghafoor:
COAS chaired security meeting at Lhr. All Corps Comds Pb Province, DG PR Pb & int heads attended. Imp decisions taken. Being shared shortly. pic.twitter.com/r3h6N3zAPf
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 22, 2017
He chaired an important session on regional security in Lahore. The session summoned all Corps Commanders of Punjab.
Moreover, Punjab Rangers Director General and heads of intelligence agencies also attended the session.
Security situation of the region was discussed in the session led by Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa. It was reported that multiple decisions of great significance have been taken in the meeting.
It was later announced that Rangers have been given powers in Punjab according to the anti-terrorism act. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan gave formal approval and urged fighting terrorism.
Pak Army launches Op Radd-ul-Fasaad () across the country. Rangers ops in Pb, cont ongoing ops elsewhere. Pursuance of NAP. pic.twitter.com/sibMpV7Vby
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 22, 2017
It was decided during the conference that wherever the terrorists are, they will be identified and killed. Gen Bajwa said during the session that special emphasis will be given on border management.
