RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan army will continue to facilitate development efforts in Balochistan, said a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During his visit to the Awaran district of Balochistan on Saturday, the COAS lauded efforts of Army, Frontier Corps (FC) and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) which have resulted into improved security and law and order situation.
Meanwhile, the COAS was briefed about security situation and community assistance initiatives by Army and FC in Southern Balochistan.
The COAS was briefed that almost 150,000 individuals have benefitted from medical initiatives including an active partnership with civil administration to enhance the capacity of District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Awaran.
Likewise, 200 students from Awaran are also being provided free education with boarding and lodging by Army and FC. A new school has also been recently established by FC Balochistan.
Later, the COAS also met local elders and notables who appreciated Pakistan Army’s efforts for security and development in the area. He acknowledged and thanked the locals for their support to security forces.
Earlier on his arrival, the COAS was received by the Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz.
