Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed has interacted with participants of the 8th National Workshop Balochistan at General Headquarters, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Thursday.

The interaction is part of workshop from November 1 to November 27, which was attended by the persons concerned.

Recalling innumerable sacrifices in defeating terrorism, COAS said the peace will be guarded at all costs. 

The resolute support of people of Balochistan to Security Forces has resulted in stability of the province and materialisation of progress on projects of socio-economic development, he said.

He emphasised that the internal and external challenges being faced by Pakistan demand a comprehensive national response. 

By virtue of the effective management of Western Zone, Pakistan was able to remain safe amid crisis situation inside Afghanistan. 

“We will continue ensuring our border and internal security which is so vital for national development,” he reaffirmed.