Daily Times

The corps commanders conference on Thursday reviewed internal security situation, including ongoing third wave of Covid-19 and reaffirmed resolve of the armed forces to extend full support to civil administration in controlling the pandemic.

The conference was chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The participants undertook a comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) director general in a tweet. He added that the forum expressed confidence in operational preparedness of the army displayed during recently held formation exercises.

The forum held a detailed discussion on situation along the eastern border and the Line of Control (LOC), especially the environment after the ceasefire understanding between the director generals of military operations of India and Pakistan. The forum reaffirmed complete solidarity with Kashmiri brethren in their struggle for right to self-determination.

The meeting undertook a detailed review of security situation in merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). It reiterated the importance of energizing early induction of civil administration and other law enforcement agencies along with speedy implementation of development plan within these districts for their ultimate transition to civil administration in an earlier timeframe.

The forum expressed satisfaction over positive developments in Afghan peace process and efforts made so far. The forum was also apprised about military engagements with the friendly countries.