QUETTA: Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa called on Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo here on Thursday.

According to hand out, they exchanged views about provincial security and programs for development of Balochistan.

Chief Minister appreciated the role of Pakistan Army and security forces in restoring

peace and paid tribute to martyred security forces officials who had laid down their lives for the country.

He also lauded the role of Pakistan Army which had helped people of Awaran district in reconstruction after the earthquake.

The Commander Southern Command assured the Chief Minister Balochistan that Pakistan Army would continue cooperation with provincial government in completion of ongoing development projects on time, which were started for maintaining peace, prosperity and progress of the province.

He said on completion these projects would provide job opportunities and will improve living standard of local people.