*RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa hasarrived in Balochistan on two days visit. *

*COAS will meet tribal elders and area representatives of Turbat and Gwadarduring his two-day visit to Balochistan, according to Inter-Services PublicRelations (ISPR) statement issued on Sunday.*

The army chief will also be briefed about security situation in Turbat andGwadar, two districts of Makran belt, the ISPR said in the statement.

During his stay, General Bajwa will also inspect the Khushhal Balochistanproject.

The uplift project was launched late 2017 that aims to endure stabilitythrough social-economic development and security.

This was the second uplift package unveiled for the province within a yearas Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had earlier announced a 10-yeardevelopment scheme.

Shedding light on the scheme, the premier then said the ten-year packagefor Balochistan included provision of natural gas, electricity, and waterto the inhabitants.

Earlier in September 2017, the Army Chief had said Pakistan Army wouldcontinue assisting in the security and development of Balochistan, besidestimely completion of uplift projects in the province.