Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday said that Pakistan would give an effective and befitting response to any hostile action anywhere along the country’s frontiers, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Presiding over the 76th annual conference of the formation commanders held at the General Headquarters, Gen Bajwa noted that despite Pakistan’s desire to maintain peace with its neighbours, any hostile action along the country’s borders would meet an effective and befitting response. The participants of the conference were briefed on evolving geo-strategic environment, threats to national security, and the challenges facing the country. The forum discussed response in place and the progress of ongoing operations, according to the military’s media wing. The progress of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad including a gradual transition of control of the cleared areas from military to civil administration was also discussed. The COAS attributed successes achieved so far to great sacrifices by the people of Pakistan, security forces, intelligence and the law enforcement agencies. The army chief appreciated high state of operational readiness and morale of the troops. The forum pledged that as a state institution, Pakistan Army will continue to serve the nation in support of and in coordination with other state institutions. All general officers of the Pakistan Army were in attendance. Published in Daily Times, May 12th 2018.