- COAS said army’s duty is to safeguard terrority
- He was addressing the 80th Formation Commanders’ Conference
- Pakistan Army being a professional institution shall always fulfill its responsibilities
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said that safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity is the sacred duty of Pakistan Army and it would never fail the country.
He was addressing the 80th Formation Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ.
“Pakistan Army being a professional institution shall always fulfill its responsibilities towards security, integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan as a sacred duty,” the COAS added.
The statement by ISPR maintained that the participants of the conference were briefed on professional matters, national security challenges and response measures.
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COAS while speaking at the occasion expressed satisfaction over the progress of Operation Raddul Fasaad and lauded the achievements made in the fight against terrorism.
Earlier, General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that nothing can compensate for the martyrdom of the armed forces personnel.
Gen Bajwa said this while addressing the GHQ Investiture ceremony, held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi recently.
He said that neither any nation could pay for the sacrifices of Shuhada nor any money could be compensation for their sacrifices, adding that no privilege or assistance could be an alternative to the sacrifices of Shuhada. He conferred military awards on army personnel over their acts of gallantry during operations and meritorious services, rendered for the nation.
