'Diffic­ult but extrem­ely essent­ial long-term benefi­cial measur­es', says Gen QamarChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has taken the top military officials into confidence over ‘tough’ measures taken by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for improving and strengthening the country’s crippled economy. Geo Strategic, regional and national security environment including India, Afghanistan, Iran, ongoing internal security operations and actions against proscribed organisations discussed. “Geo-strategic, regional and National Security environment including India, Afghanistan, Iran, ongoing internal security operations and actions against proscribed organisations were also discussed [at the moot],” it added. “While the country is going through a difficult economic situation, everyone needs to fulfill their responsibilities so that the initiatives taken by the government succeed,” he added. The army chief had endorsed the undeniable link between security and economy, stating both directly complement each other.

Source: The Express Tribune July 03, 2019 13:41 UTC