ISLAMABAD – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday saidthat Pakistan will emerge stronger from the coronavirus challenge, as thenumber of confirmed cases of the virus crossed the 4,000 mark today.
The remarks were made by the army chief during the 31st Corps Commanders’Conference held via video link to discuss the impact of the coronavirus.
“The forum reviewed geo-strategic, regional and national securityenvironment with particular emphasis on latest situation arising fromCOVID-19. Forum under took comprehensive review of deployment of Pakistanarmy troops assisting civil administration in aid of civil power across thecountry,” read the ISPR statement.
During the conference, the army chief directed all commanders to extendmaximum assistance in moving critical resources and reaching out to peoplein far-flung areas including GB, AJ& K, Interior Sindh,and Balochistan.
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The army’s top brass paid tribute to doctors, paramedics, health careworkers and LEAs who were on the forefront to battle the coronavirus.
The conference also paid tribute to the Kashmiri people who are fightingthe pandemic under Indian atrocities and struggling for their just cause ofself-determination, said the ISPR.
“Being a nation with vibrant youth and resilient people ready to share &sacrifice, we will emerge stronger from this challenge, InshaAllah,” saidthe army chief.
