ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday said that Pakistan was incomplete without Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. A group of 173 students and faculty members from various educational institutions of Balochistan met the COAS at the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate on Thursday. While interacting with the youth, the COAS said Pakistan cannot progress without peace and stability in Balochistan. He termed the youth as Pakistan’s most precious asset and urged them to contribute to the national integration and progress by performing a positive role. COAS advised the students to never get misguided by anti-state propaganda being engineered by certain anti-state elements from abroad with the support of hostile foreign agencies. He also advised the youth to focus on their education, work hard and dispel negativity. The COAS said that Balochistan was blessed with the most talented and vibrant youth, adding that and future of Pakistan belongs to them Reaffirming education as national priority, the COAS said, “We will do our best to provide wholehearted support towards the attainment of the national objective.” The establishment of NUST campus in Quetta was a step towards that end, he added. The COAS assured the students that Pakistan Army was committed to providing them with a safe, secure and stable Pakistan. “Pakistan Army is capable to meet all internal and external challenges and no one can dare to cast an evil eye on Pakistan. Army has achieved great success in ridding the country of violence and terrorism,” the army chief added. The COAS also mentioned development projects the Pakistan Army had initiated with the support of the government for development of the province, including communications infrastructure, schools and cadet colleges. The students applauded the state of morale, commitment and professional competence of the Pakistan Army. They assured the COAS of their commitment towards a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan. Published in Daily Times, September 29th 2017.