The Pakistan Army’s Corps Commanders have expressed complete confidence in the country’s robust nuclear command and control system. The Corps Commanders said that Pakistan had taken all necessary steps to safeguard its nuclear atomic assets, said ISPR in a statement here on Tuesday.
252nd Corps Commanders’ Conference
The 252nd Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) with Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in the chair, ISPR said in a statement.
The participants reviewed the prevailing internal and external security situation and operational preparedness of the Army.
The forum was apprised of Army’s assistance to civil administration for relief and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-affected areas and post-flood situation, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan.
While expressing satisfaction over the operational preparedness of the formations, the COAS reiterated Pakistan Army’s resolve to defend the motherland against all threats.
The forum reposed complete confidence in Pakistan’s robust nuclear command and control structure and security arrangements related to the 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, the forum was informed.
The COAS lauded formations’ operational readiness and sustained efforts during flood relief duties. The reassurance about the nuclear safety system came after US President Joe Biden’s remarks about Pakistan’s atomic weapons.
