PM Imran Khan, COAS Qamar Bajwa discuss professional matters pertaining to Pak Army

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday.

According to PM Office, professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Army were discussed during the meeting.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the 4th meeting of the Apex Committee on Afghanistan.

The prime minister stated that Afghan students studying in Pakistani Universities will help in playing a vital role for development of Afghanistan and continue to strengthen people-to-people contacts between the two countries. The prime minister directed that scholarships be continued and all necessary resources be made available.

Discussing the potential of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the prime minister said that Pakistan accords top priority to business-to-business relationships and communication projects and will provide full facilitation from the government side. He stated that Pakistan will support hospitals Pakistan helped build in Afghanistan as well as work to build even greater road and rail connectivity with Afghanistan.

Earlier, National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf provided a detailed briefing to the Apex Committee regarding Afghanistan. The prime minister directed relevant ministries to fast-track the projects and commitments announced for aid of Afghan people.

The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers including Shaukat Fayaz Tarin, Fawad Ahmed, Shafqat Mehmood, Azam Khan Swati, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Advisor Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood, SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan and senior civil and military officers.