Army chief reaches Quetta to brief PM on security situation

QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in Quetta to brief Prime Minister Imran Khan on security situation in Balochistan today.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the prime minister will be briefed on security situation of Balochistan at Headquarters Southern Command.

COAS reached Quetta. Prime Minister will be Briefed today on security situation of Baluchistan at Headquarters Southern Command.

— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) October 6, 2018

Prime Minister Imran Khan is visiting Quetta today. This is the first visit of the premier since he became the country’s chief executive in August.

During his daylong stay in the provincial capital, the prime minister will preside over a meeting of the Balochistan cabinet to review the provincial government’s performance since it assumed power following the July 25 elections.

He will hold meetings with Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan and newly appointed Governor Justice (retd) Amanullah Khan Yasinzai.

PM Khan will also chair a meeting to review law and order in the province. He will address a gathering of the members of the Senate, National and provincial assemblies.