Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday urged all relevant quarters to ‘gear up preparations’ to counter the coronavirus outbreak.
The statement was made by the army chief while presiding over Corps Commanders Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ), according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said that the forum discussed the emerging situation with regards to COVID-19 and the preventive measures taken by the Pakistan Army. The army chief directed all concerned to gear up preparations in support of national effort to counter this pandemic in case of any eventuality. The conference also discussed the situation at the Line of Control (LoC) and the Afghan peace process. “The path to regional stability and peace passes through Afghanistan. Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges for which Pakistan is ready to play its part with utmost sincerity,” the army chief said.
