RAWALPINDI:
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Balochistan in their pursuit of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief expressed these views during his meeting with Balochistan chief minister, members of the provincial cabinet and senior civil officials. The visit was aimed at reviewing the security situation, assessing development initiatives and enhancing civil-military coordination for stability in the province.
Field Marshal Munir underscored the importance of good governance, infrastructure development and inclusive, people-centric progress. He stressed that joint civil-military efforts were vital to address the challenges faced by the people of Balochistan and reiterated full support for initiatives aimed at improving socio-economic conditions, particularly in southern parts of the province.
During an interaction with troops, the army chief commended their high morale, operational preparedness and dedication to safeguarding national sovereignty. He lauded their role in ensuring peace and stability in the region under difficult circumstances.
According to the ISPR, the army chief was also given a detailed briefing on the security environment, the threat landscape, successful operations against “Fitna al Hindustan,” and ongoing development projects in southern Balochistan.
The provincial chief minister, chief secretary and other senior officials were present on the occasion. Earlier, Field Marshal Munir was received by the Balochistan corps commander on his arrival.
