Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has underlined the need of maintaining optimum operational readiness to thwart attempts by foreign sponsored and supported hostile elements to destabilize Balochistan.

He said this while interacting with troops during his visit to Khuzdar and Basima areas of Balochistan.

He said we are aware of the nefarious designs of external enemies of Pakistan to disturb the hard earned peaceful environment in Balochistan.

Syed Asim Munir further said that that Army’s deployment and operations are being focused in Balochistan to provide enabling environment for benevolent people centric socioeconomic development.

The Army Chief was briefed on prevailing security situation and Formation’s operational preparedness along with measures being taken to ensure a peaceful and secure environment.

Earlier on arrival, the army chief was received by Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor, Commander Quetta Corps.