COAS holds meetings with Balochistan governor, CM

Dunya News

COAS General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani discussed security situation with Balochistan governor and CM.

 

QUETTA (Dunya News) - Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani held meetings with Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi and caretaker CM Nawab Ghous Baksh Barozai.


The security situation and smooth conduct of upcoming general elections were discussed in the meetings.


The COAS reiterated Pak Army s commitment to extend all possible assistance to the Election Commission of Pakistan for holding free, fair and peaceful elections.

 

The Provincial leadership was assured by COAS that Army will wholeheartedly welcome an all inclusive elections. COAS emphasized the need for participation by all political parties in the May elections. Army is prepared to extend all necessary support in this regard.


Earlier, Lieutenant General Muhammad Alam Khattak, Commander of the Southern Command, briefed the COAS regarding security situation and development projects being undertaken by the Army in Balochistan.