Commitment to CPEC reiterated

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said that army is committed to completing China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as planned. He also said that development and law and order in Balochistan constitute top priority of the government and Pakistan army is helping other agencies in this regard. He said army is committed to timely completion of the project. He said the CPEC will usher in a new era of development for Balochistan and the entire region. "The future of our children is bright," he said.
Addressing the passing-out parade of Baloch recruits held at Quetta Cantt here on Monday, the army chief said the army is helping in the capacity building of FC, police and other agencies to deal with the challenges. General Bajwa said Balochistan is the largest province of the country and is bestowed with immense resource and capable human resource. These resources would open up new vistas of development for progress and prosperity of the province in future.
"Pakistan Army, despite limited resources, has always tried to play its positive role in the educational, societal and economic progress of the province alongside other institutions, as they believe in action," the army chief said. The army chief said people of Balochistan have rejected anti-Pakistan elements and time is not far off when the terrorists would face nemesis because of patriotism of people of Balochistan.
General Bajwa said Pakistan's "doors are open for those brothers who have been misguided by the enemy". The CoAS said Pakistan's enemies are trying to hinder Balochistan's development. "Our enmity is with the enemies of Pakistan," he said. The CoAS said that Pakistan believes in peace and only fights against criminal elements. Lauding the achievements of the recruits, General Qamar Bajwa said he is proud that the Baloch youth are at the forefront in the defence of the country.
He said thousands of Baloch youth are serving in Pakistan Armed Forces, FC, police and other institutions. He said he also belongs to the Baloch regiment and feels pride to be called Balochi. He congratulated the Baloch recruits including those from police and FC contingents who passed out. He said he is visiting Balochistan for the third time since taking over the command and that is an indication how he keeps them close to his heart.
He congratulated the recruits and their parents on successful completion of the training and joining the army, police and FC. He expressed the confidence that they would always remain steadfast for the development, security and honour of Balochistan and Pakistan.