According to a statement that is issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the forum has extended successfully a brief and systematic presentation to the COAS within the peripheries of GHQ. The participants took a comprehensive review of the global, regional & domestic level security environment with particular focus on the current situation along borders especially that is connected with the Line of Control (LOC) and Working Boundary and Pak-Afghan Border.
The forum was apprised on evolving operational imperatives and corresponding strategy to meet upcoming challenges. On the occasion, COAS Gen Qamar Javed bajwa expressed satisfaction over Army’s operational readiness in view of emerging security threats.
While reviewing recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and its attendant effects on security situation especially along Pak-Afghan Border, the forum reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for regional peace and stability.
Taking serious note of the recent cross border firing incidents from Afghanistan and regrouping of terrorist leadership/ outfits across, the forum expressed hope that Afghanistan soil will not be used against Pakistan.
In light of emerging regional security situation, Pakistan has taken effective border control/ management measures and the same is expected from Afghanistan to deny any space to spoilers of peace, the forum reiterated.