Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa presided over the Corps Commander Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi Tuesday.

The meeting discussed the geostrategic and national security issues. The forum reviewed the situation at the Line of Control, Pak-Afghan Border and internal security environment.

The forum appreciated the progress of Afghan Reconciliation Process and hoped for early commencement of intra-Afghan dialogue. 

The COAS expressed satisfaction on operational preparedness of formations and appreciated efforts in aid of civil administration to contain COVID-19 pandemic and Locust threat. 

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The COAS also directed commanders to ensure necessary measures for public safety and security during upcoming Muharram in concert with civil administration with due cognizance to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. 

The COAS also lauded timely and effective response of troops to recent floods in Balochistan and Sindh especially the mitigation efforts against urban flooding in Karachi. 

The COAS emphasised to exercise vigilance and take proactive measures in the wake of the ongoing flood situation.