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Pak Army cognizant of challenges being faced by Gilgit-Baltistan people: COAS

Pak Army cognizant of challenges being faced by Gilgit-Baltistan people: COAS
March 24, 2020
RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the Pakistan Army is cognizant of the challenges being faced by the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. In a tweet on Tuesday, DG ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar quoted the COAS, as saying: “Pakistan Army is cognizant of the challenges facing the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. We are working closely with the Gilgit-Baltistan government and the civil administration to provide all possible support while additional resources are being arranged on war footing in consultation with the federal government. We will never leave the people of Gilgit-Baltistan alone in these challenging times. Pakistanis will fight against COVID-19 as one.” https://twitter.com/OfficialDGISPR/status/1242479999090753536?s=20 On March 23, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa had reaffirmed the resolve and all challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic. In his message on Pakistan Day, the COAS said: “Pakistan Resolution Day symbolises struggle for Pakistan. While paying glowing tribute to our ancestors, we reaffirm our resolve and commitment to defeat all challenges, including Covid-19 pandemic with Faith, Unity and Self Discipline.” https://twitter.com/OfficialDGISPR/status/1242057156259721224?s=20 Earlier on Sunday evening, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired a special Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ to discuss a single point agenda with regards to COVID-19 pandemic.