Staff Reporter
Rawalpindi
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday urged all concerned parties to “gear up preparations” to counter the coronavirus a few hours after Pakistan reported its 21st case of the pandemic.
The statement was made by the army chief while he was presiding over a Corps Commanders Conference at the General Headquarters. The conference discussed the situation at the Line of Control and the Afghan peace process.
“The path to regional stability and peace passes through Afghanistan. Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges for which Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity,” said the army chief.
Forum reviewed operational preparedness, situation along LOC, geo-strategic environment and national and regional security situation with particular emphasis on Afghanistan peace process.
“The path to regional stability and peace passes through Afghanistan. Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges for which Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity,” said the COAS.
The ISPR said that the forum also discussed emerging situation with regards to COVID-19 and the preventive measures taken by the Pakistan Army. The army chief directed all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort to counter this pandemic in case of any eventuality.
