Prime Minister Imran Khan and General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Peshawar Corps Headquarters Friday, said an Inter Services Public Relations statement.

According to the ISPR, Governor and Chief Minister KP also accompanied PM.

Upon arrival, PM laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument. He was briefed in detail about the prevalent security situation, ongoing stabilisation operations, fencing along with Pak-Afghan Border and socio-economic development projects being undertaken in Newly Merged Districts (NMDs).

PM was also apprised of various contingencies planned to tackle the evolving security situation along Pak-Afghan International Border.

PM expressed his satisfaction over the efficacy of Pakistan’s comprehensive Border Management Regime and the pragmatic measures being taken to ensure effective border control and Internal Security.

PM lauded security forces for providing enabling environment for the completion of socio-economic development projects in the Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which are vital for enduring stability and sustainable progress of the area.

PM also appreciated formation for its dedicated assistance to civil administration during COVID, Locust, anti-polio campaigns and tree plantation drive.