COAS Qamar Bajwa stresses need for guarding effectively against hybrid threats
RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has emphasized the need to respond collectively with an approach of a whole-of-nation to guard effectively against hybrid threats in view of latest developments in the region.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Corps Headquarters Karachi. He was given detailed update on operational preparedness, training regime and administrative matters of the Corps.
He was apprised on prevalent internal security situation in the province, especially Army and Pakistan Rangers' efforts to assist other Law Enforcement Agencies in maintaining law and order.
COAS Qamar Bajwa emphasized to guard effectively against hybrid threats in view of latest developments in the region and the need to respond collectively with the whole-of-nation approach.
He was also briefed on multifaceted assistance being rendered by Army for implementation of Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP), a critical mega initiative underway to uplift Pakistan’s biggest metropolis, Karachi, through various developmental projects in the aftermath of Karachi urban flooding in August last year.
The COAS appreciated Karachi Corps for all out support to civil administration ensuring timely and efficient action on key projects of KTP.
He also visited Khatoon-e- Pakistan Government Girls School Karachi; an initiative of Zindagi Trust. COAS praised school administration for providing state of the art facilities and high standard of education for under privileged girl students at par with any modern education system of the day.
Later, the COAS also interacted with families of Martyrs of Army, Pakistan Rangers Sindh, other LEAs , Sindh Police, ANF and ASF. He spent time with them and inquired about their well being.
The COAS directed the formation to take all necessary measures for welfare of Martyrs' families.
Earlier on his arrival, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum, Commander Karachi Corps.
