Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said the Armed Forces would continue ensuring the country's border and internal security which is vital for national development.

He was speaking at the meeting with participants of the 8th National Workshop, Balochistan at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.

He said the resolute support of people of Balochistan to Security Forces has resulted in stability of the province and materialisation of progress on projects of socio-economic development.

Recalling the innumerable sacrifices of the nation in defeating terrorism, the COAS reiterated that the hard earned peace shall be vigorously guarded at all costs.

He said nefarious designs of the forces inimical to peace and stability of Pakistan were being foiled through a synergetic and comprehensive strategy.