Pakistan’s enemies want to hinder Balochistan’s development: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday attended the Baloch recruits’ passing-out parade held at Quetta Cantt as the chief guest of the ceremony.

Addressing the parade, COAS General Bajwa said Pakistan’s enemies want to create hurdles in the development of Balochistan.

"Our enmity is with the enemies of Pakistan," he said and vowed that those spreading terrorism and hate would soon be exterminated.

The Army Chief said that he is "happy that the people of Balochistan have rejected all anti-Pakistan elements." 

"Pakistan's doors are open for our brothers who have been misguided by the enemy," he said.

'CPEC to usher in a new era of development'

General Qamar Bajwa said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will usher in a new era of development and progress for Balochistan as well as the entire region.

Development in Balochistan would ensure peace and stability in the country, he said.

"Pakistan Army, despite limited resources, has always tried to play a positive role in the educational and socioeconomic progress of the province," he said.

"Balochistan is a big and important province of Pakistan," he added.

'Baloch youth at the forefront in the defense of Pakistan'

General Qamar Bajwa said he was proud to be present at this moment of happiness and success for the Baloch people.

“Very few people know I also belong to the Baloch regiment,” the Army Chief said, adding that Pakistan is “our home, our tribe and our country.”

Lauding the achievements of the recruits, General Qamar Bajwa said he is proud that the Baloch youth are at the forefront in the defense of the country.

"Thousands of Baloch youth are serving in Pakistan Armed Forces, FC, police and other institutions," he said.

 "The future of our children is bright," he added.