ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Balochistan is future of Pakistan and it is our duty to fully assist the government and the people of the province towards a shining future.

He was speaking at headquarters of Southern Command in Quetta on Thursday. The Army Chief said Pakistan Army has played an important role in reducing the internal security threats as well as effective response along borders.

He said nation acknowledges and fully supports Pak Army's contributions in our fight against terrorism and militancy. He said we shall always come up to the expectations of the people of Pakistan who are our real strength.

Earlier, the Army Chief was briefed about security situation of the province, pursuance of National Action Plan, Operation Radd ul Fassad and socio-economic development projects undertaken as part of Khushal Balochistan Program.

The Army Chief expressed his satisfaction and hoped that the steps will help elevate the overall security and socio-economic indicators of the province.