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JCSC meeting discusses defence, security

RAWALPINDI: The Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee met here on Tuesday at the Joint Staff Headquarters.

The meeting was chaired by Gen Pervez Musharraf and attended by the Service chiefs, the Defence Secretary, and other military officers.

Important matters pertaining to defence, national security and other professional interests were discussed.

In view of the ongoing economy drive in the country and to make national institutions more viable and functional, restructuring of Joint Staff Headquarters was discussed.

In the same context, some decisions were taken concerning personnel selected for secondment abroad.

Certain matters regarding Pakistan's territorial water limits and the decision to allay the security concerns of Pakistan were also taken. APP