ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed satisfaction over the efficacy of Pakistan’s comprehensive border management regime and the pragmatic measures being taken to ensure effective border control and internal security.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the premier expressed these remarks during a visit to Peshawar Corps Headquarters along with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. K-P Governor Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan also accompanied the prime minister.
Upon arrival, the premier laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument. He was briefed in detail about the prevalent security situation, ongoing stabilisation operations, fencing along with the Pak-Afghan border and socio-economic development projects being undertaken in NMDs.
The prime minister was also apprised of various contingencies planned to tackle the evolving security situation along the Pak-Afghan International Border.
PM Imran also lauded security forces for providing enabling environment for the completion of socio-economic development projects in the newly merged districts (NMDs) of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).
According to the ISPR, the premier also appreciated formation for its dedicated assistance to civil administration during Covid, locust, anti-polio campaigns and tree plantation drive.
