The 80th Formation Commanders’ Conference Wednesday was held at GHQ, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, presided the conference. The conference was attended by Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and all Formation Commanders of Pakistan Army.

Participants were briefed on professional matters, national security challenges and response measures.

COAS expressed satisfaction over progress of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad and lauded the achievements made thus far.

COAS laid special emphasis on maintaining high standards of operational preparedness in the wake of evolving geo-strategic milieu.

Pakistan Army being a professional institution shall always fulfil its responsibilities towards security, integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan as a sacred duty, COAS concluded.