ISLAMABAD: Chief of General Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM secretariat.
They discussed a range of issues including matters related to security, Defence Day, US-Pakistan relations, and internal and external security situation.
They also discussed the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The army chief also invited the prime minister to an event on Defence Day to honour the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the nation.
This is their third meeting ever since Imran Khan was sworn in as prime minister. Last week, PM Imran along with several cabinet members visited the general headquarters (GHQ) to get briefing on security matters.
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The premier and his ministers were given detailed briefings on security environment, threat spectrum and response. They were also updated on army’s campaigns against terrorism, ongoing Radd-ul-Fasaad Operation, situation in Karachi and the Khushal Balochistan programme.
PM Imran had appreciated the professional, operational readiness and contributions and sacrifices of the Pakistan Army in the war against terrorism.
He said that the nation is facing external and international threats which they will overcome with the support of the nation and a cohesive national approach.
He assured that the government shall provide all resources required to maintain capability and capacity of the army. He said that Pakistan is destined to rise and stay positively relevant in the comity of nations.
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