QUETTA: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on his visit to the provincial capital said on Tuesday that the army would render necessary assistance to the Balochistan government for capacity-building of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and provide security for projects in remote areas.

The COAS laid a wreath at Yadgar-i-Shuhada to acknowledge the sacrifices of those who lost their lives for the country.

He also expressed the resolve to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Gen Bajwa visited the headquarters of Southern Command where he was briefed about operational preparedness of the command, the security situation in Balochistan and ongoing stabilisation operations.

He was received by Commander Southern Command Lt Gen Aamer Riaz on his arrival.

According to the military’s media wing, Gen Bajwa lauded the security forces and the civilian government for adopting an integrated approach to ensure security and development in the province.

Gen Bajwa vowed “zero tolerance” against terrorism, directing indiscriminate operations against militants in coordination with intelligence agencies.

Commending the Frontier Works Organisation and the National Logistics Cell for developing road networks in the province, the COAS stressed the need to accelerate development projects to ensure greater connectivity for the people.

Published in Dawn, December 7th, 2016