RECORDER REPORT

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Bajwa chaired the 198th Corps Commanders' meeting in General Headquarters on Tuesday. It has been stated that the forum took comprehensive review of the security environment and operational preparedness of the Army and expressed satisfaction over the progress of the operation Zarb-e-Azb and its positive effects on country's internal security.

General Bajwa and the participants of the meeting asserted that support of all state institutions would continue at all levels to protect national interests and ensure national security. While addressing the Corps Commanders, the Army Chief instructed for continuation of counterterrorism operations. He also underscored the need for bringing stability to areas that have been cleared. He directed to ramp up efforts for repatriation of temporarily dislocated persons (TDPs). The Chief of Army Staff appreciated the efforts of strategic organisations on successful test fire of Babur-3. The forum also appreciated the performance of military courts during the prescribed duration, which resulted into reduction of terrorism.