Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said the development and stability was the only way forward for Balochistan, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The army chief is on a two-day visit to the province.

During the visit, General Bajwa inaugurated work for the construction of Turbat-Bulaeda road and performed the earth-breaking for construction of Cadet College Awaran at Jhao.

“Cadet College Awaran initially will be for 800 cadets with plans to enhance its capacity subsequently. The college would have hostel facilities for 300 cadets as well as the faculty and will be constructed by Pakistan Army engineers. The project will be completed in a quicker timeframe of two years for its planned initial capacity,” said the ISPR.

The army chief was given a detailed briefing on recent security measures taken in the province and support given to the government on socio-economic projects. He also interacted with local elders and troops in the area. Speaking on the occasion, the army chief appreciated the development work being carried out jointly by security forces and the civil administration.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo accompanied the COAS throughout the visit and discussed with him various coordination aspects in the execution of Khushal Balochistan program.

Published in Daily Times, March 6^th 2018.