Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Saturday visited Turbat and spent a complete day with troops, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). 

As per the military’s media wing statement, COAS was given a comprehensive brief at HQ FC Balochistan (South) on the prevailing security situation in the area, Pak -Iran Border Fencing and measures being taken to counter hostile efforts to destabilise the security situation in Balochistan. 

COAS was also briefed on socioeconomic initiatives undertaken by the Army in support of the Balochistan government and efforts underway for capacity enhancement of the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). 

COAS said that the army will make all out efforts to assist the provincial government towards the achievement of enduring peace and prosperity. 

Later, COAS visited Kech and interacted with deployed troops. 

While paying tribute to the courage and resolve of Shuhada of Sibdan Top, COAS said that terrorists shall be brought to justice and the blood of the martyrs will not go to waste. 

Balochistan is the future of Pakistan and progress and prosperity of the province means the progress of the country, COAS reiterated. 

The disruptive efforts by inimical forces won't be allowed to succeed, COAS emphasised. Security, stability and prosperity of Balochistan shall be pursued/ ensured at all cost, COAS concluded

Earlier, on arrival, COAS was received by the Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali.