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ISLAMABAD: The 252nd Corps Commanders’ Conference reposed full confidence in Pakistan’s robust nuclear command and control structure and security arrangements related to country’s strategic assets.

The conference, held at General Head Quarters here on Tuesday, was presided over by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

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According to ISPR, participants took a comprehensive review of prevailing internal and external security situation and operational preparedness of the Army. The Forum was apprised on army’s assistance to civil administration for relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood affected areas and post flood situation particularly in Sindh and Balochistan.

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While expressing satisfaction over operational preparedness of the formations, the Army Chief reiterated Pakistan Army’s resolve to defend the motherland against all threats.

ISPR said the forum reposed full confidence in Pakistan’s robust nuclear command and control structure and security arrangements related to country’s strategic assets. As a responsible nuclear weapon state, Pakistan has taken all measures necessary to strengthen its nuclear security regime, at par with international best practices, forum was informed.

The Army Chief lauded formations’ operational readiness and sustained efforts during flood relief duties, ISPR added.