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COAS urges optimum readiness to thwart hostile activities

COAS urges optimum readiness to thwart hostile activities

Pakistan

COAS urges optimum readiness to thwart attempts by hostile forces

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Army chief Gen Syed Asim Munir has underlined the need for maintaining optimum operational readiness to thwart attempts by foreign-sponsored hostile elements to destabilise Balochistan. 

He said this while interacting with troops during his visit to Khuzdar and Basima areas of Balochistan. He said: "We are aware of the nefarious designs of external enemies of Pakistan to disturb the hard-earned peaceful environment in Balochistan."  

According to the ISPR, Gen Asim Munir further said army’s deployment and operations were focused in Balochistan to provide an enabling environment for benevolent people-centric socioeconomic development. 

The army chief was briefed on the prevailing security situation and formation’s operational preparedness, along with measures being taken to ensure a peaceful and secure environment. 

Earlier on arrival, the army chief was received by Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor, commander Quetta Corps.