RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has appreciated the Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) contribution towards national security and counter-terrorism efforts during a visit to the agency’s headquarter on Monday.
According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a detailed update on the internal and external security situation of the country during his visit to the headquarters of Inter-Services Intelligence.
General Bajwa appreciated the measures to optimize the performance of ISI in ensuring that the country responds effectively to threats across the spectrum, the statement said.
He was also briefed about various strategic intelligence and national security matters, said ISPR. Earlier on arrival, Director-General ISl Lt Gen Faiz Hamid received the army chief, the ISPR added.
The security briefing comes amid Pakistan’s strained ties with India, which have worsened after August 5, 2019, when India revoked occupied Kashmir’s special status.
According to the ISPR, Indian troops have committed 1,877 ceasefire violations this year, so far, in which 15 innocent civilians, including six women and five children, have been martyred.
Earlier, PM Imran along with his key ministers had also visited the ISI headquarters where he was briefed on national security.
A comprehensive briefing was given to the prime minister encompassing complex regional and domestic challenges with special focus on Pakistan’s efforts for restoration of peace and stability,” the statement issued after the meeting had stated.