Participants were briefed on geo-strategic environment, progress of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, operational preparedness against conventional threat and other matters concerning National Security. The CoAS said budding state of stability achieved after countless sacrifices by the security forces, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and by the nation shall be consolidated to have a normalised Pakistan.
Referring to his recent visits to frontline field formations along our eastern and western frontiers, CoAS appreciated the high state of operational readiness and morale of troops especially displayed in response to recent border/cease fire violation. He said that notwithstanding our desire for enduring peace with our neighbours, any hostile action anywhere along our frontiers shall be responded most befittingly.
The forum also deliberated on the situation in FATA, recent measures for better Pak-Afghan border management, impending FATA reforms and reiterated requirement of reform process in line with aspirations of people of FATA. The conference also deliberated upon the improving situation of Balochistan. The forum reiterated its resolve to continue meaningful contributions towards stability and progress of Balochistan with support of its people.
Progress of the CPEC and security of its projects were discussed with emphasis to maintain focus on further securing environment for timely progress of this vitally significant mega initiative. The Karachi operation, Operations in Punjab and elsewhere will be continued till sustainable stability is achieved. The participants expressed their complete satisfaction with the steps taken at Army level and expressed their resolve to protect geo and ideological frontiers of the country.
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