RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stressed the importance of joint civil-military efforts in addressing the challenges confronting the nation. He reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Balochistan in their pursuit of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Munir said this during his interaction with the Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, and representatives of the civil administration in Balochistan’s Turbat area, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), stated on Saturday.
The Army Chief’s visit to Balochistan was aimed at reviewing the security situation, assessing development initiatives, and reinforcing coordination between military and civil institutions in the province.
On the occasion, the Field Marshal highlighted the need for good governance, infrastructure development, and the importance of inclusive, people-centric progress.
“Field Marshal highlighted the need for good governance, infrastructure development, and the importance of inclusive, people-centric progress,” ISPR stated.
The military’s media wing said that besides a comprehensive brief on the security dynamics, including threat perspective and successful operations against the “Fitna al Hindustan” terrorist group, the Army Chief was also apprised on the ongoing development projects and efforts to enhance socio-economic conditions in southern Balochistan.
During interaction with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and representatives of the civil administration, the Field Marshal reaffirmed unwavering support for all initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic development in the province.
Meanwhile, during his interaction with the troops, the Army Chief appreciated their high morale, operational readiness, and unflinching commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and commended their role in ensuring peace and stability in the region under challenging circumstances.
Field Marshal Munir’s visit comes against the backdrop of increased terror attacks in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Balochistan, as per a report issued by the provincial Home Department, witnessed at least 257 fatalities in as many as 501 terror incidents in the first six months of the ongoing year. The report highlighted a 45 percent hike in terrorist attacks, coupled with an alarming 100 percent increase in target killings.
Meanwhile, the number of security personnel martyred during this time period stood at 133.
Last week, Chief Minister Bugti revealed during a presser that security forces, including the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), had thwarted a large-scale plan of destruction on Pakistan’s Independence Day.
The Chief Minister further disclosed the confession of a BUITEMS University lecturer, who admitted to using the Telegram application for terrorist activities.
The lecturer confessed that he had received targets, facilitated terrorist operations, and betrayed the state.
