‘Forces ready for all threats’
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces are fully prepared and committed to thwart all threats, Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Monday as the military’s top brass discussed internal security, the situation along the eastern border, the LOC and Kashmir at the 226th Corps Commanders’ Conference held in Rawalpindi.
The Army said in a statement that the conference reviewed geostrategic and national security environment. It also discussed internal security, the situation along the eastern border, the Line of Control (LOC) and Kashmir.
“We shall not let it reverse to suit any vested agenda at any cost. Pakistan Army as an organ of the state will continue to support national institutions as and when asked as per constitution,”
Bajwa said.
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