RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said that forces shall remain steadfast and determined to defeat enemies of peace and prosperity of Balochistan and entire Pakistan.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS interacted with participants of 7th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ.

Speaking at the occasion, Gen Bajwa said that Balochistan’s peace and prosperity is the bedrock of Pakistan’s progress.

He said it is time to reap dividends of hard-earned peace and expedite socio-economic development adopting people centric approach.

Highlighting internal and external challenges, the Army Chief said that full spectrum threat demands comprehensive national response.

He said, “Balochistan is in sharp focus of national leadership and Army is fully engaged in enabling National and Provincial response in synergy with other institutions of state.”

“We are a resilient nation that has endured the tests of time on its path to achieving peace and stability,” Gen Bajwa added.