Peace in Karachi vital for Pakistan’s security: COAS

Author: News Desk

Lahore: Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that peace in Karachi was vital for the country’s security and stability.

COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa made these observations during a visit to the Karachi Corps HQ and Malir Garrison.

In a statement, the Inter-Serices Public Relations (ISPR) said that Gen Qamar was given update on security situation of the province, especially Karachi, and operational preparedness of the Corps.

“COAS hailed performance of Pakistan Rangers in maintaining improved security in the metropolitan cnetre,” the military’s media wing added.

“Gen Qamar said that peace in national economic hub Karachi is vital for security and stability of Pakistan.” “COAS said that efforts will continue to maintain normalcy in Karachi and the province,” the ISPR said.

Published in Daily Times, March 2nd 2018.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

Top Chinese military official lauds Pakistan’s counter-terror efforts

General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), has commended the Pakistan…

7 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Punjab CM thanks people for rejecting ‘disruptors’

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed her gratitude to the people of…

7 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Belarus president winds up 3-day Pakistan visit

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko on Wednesday departed after completing a three-day official visit to…

7 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Kurram tribal clashes rage as death toll surges past 100

The recent clashes between the two warring sides in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district continued…

7 hours ago
  • Pakistan

US lawmakers, Amnesty decry ‘crackdown’ on PTI protesters

A number of United States' lawmakers along with Amnesty International have voiced support for demonstrators…

7 hours ago
  • World

Hamas signals willingness for ceasefire in Gaza after Lebanon

Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a senior official in…

7 hours ago