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COAS to leave for Saudi Arabia today; will discuss Kashmir dispute, bilateral ties

We'll fail enemies with support of our nation, says COAS

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa will leave for Saudi Arabia on an official here on Sunday (today).

During the visit, COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa will hold important meetings with Saudi Arabia’s top civil and military leadership, said sources.

Bilateral ties, regional security situation, Kashmir dispute, international issues and other matters will be discussed in the meetings, the sources added.

Sources further added that his visit seeks to calm diplomatic strains over Kashmir as financial support for Islamabad hangs in the balance.

Moreover, the two countries are traditionally close and Saudi Arabia in 2018 gave Pakistan a $3 billion loan and $3.2 billion oil credit facility to help its balance of payments crisis.

Earlier on August 13, Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar had confirmed that the COAS will visit Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security and Kashmir dispute with the Saudi leadership.

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COAS Bajwa to visit Saudi Arabia this week in quest to smooth ties

ISPR

Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend seeking to calm diplomatic strains over Kashmir as financial support for Islamabad hangs in the balance, officials said. The two countries are traditionally close and Saudi Arabia in 2018 gave Pakistan a $3 billion loan and $3.2 billion oil credit facility to help … Read more

COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa calls on Afghan Ambassador

COAS calls on General Qamar Javed Bajwa Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa calls on H.E Shukrullah Atif Mashal, Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan today (Aug 12) at GHQ. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), H.E Shukrullah Atif Mashal, Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan paid a farewell call on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”coas-general-qamar-bajwa-chairs-corps-commanders-conference”] … Read more

COAS General Qamar Bajwa chairs Corps Commanders Conference

COAS General Qamar Bajwa chairs Corps Commanders Conference

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired Corps Commanders Conference today (Aug 11) at GHQ. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) COAS General Qamar Bajwa chaired the Corps Commanders Conference on Tuesday and discussed the regional security situation. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”coas-general-qamar-javed-visits-isi-headquarters”] The sources said that the forum reviewed situation at LOC, … Read more

Pak Army and PLA are the key components of Pak-China strategic relations: COAS

ISPR

On the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said both military countries were core components of Pak-China strategic ties. Celebrations to mark the 93rd anniversary of the establishment of the PLA took place at the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. … Read more

COAS Bajwa calls Crown Prince to inquire King Salman’s health

Chief of Army Staff  (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa telephoned Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday to inquire about King Salman’s health.

According to the details, during the phone conversation, the COAS wished speedy recovery of the Saudi King and conveyed his special message to the crown prince.

Mohammad Bin Salman thanked General Bajwa for his concern.

Both leaders also discussed issues of common interest and the latest developments at the regional and international levels.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan has extended good wishes for King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz who had admitted to the King Faesal hospital for a medical checkup.

The premier also prayed for King Salman’s swift recovery and a long healthy life.

Taking to twitter, PM Imran wrote, “Heard with concern about hospitalisation of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The government and people of Pakistan, and I myself, join our Saudi brethren in prayers for His Majesty’s swift recovery, good health and long life. Ameen.”

Moreover, on July 23, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz underwent a successful operation to remove his gallbladder.

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COAS met a fifteen-year-old cancer survivor

COAS met a fifteen-year-old cancer survivor

The Chief Of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa granted the wish of a child suffering from cancer. According to the details, Ali Raza is the only child of his parents and he is suffering from cancer. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”coas-general-qamar-javed-bajwa-visits-corps-headquarters-peshawar”] DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Ali Raza had wanted to meet the Army … Read more

COAS visits Corps Headquarters Karachi, ISPR

COAS visits Corps Headquarters Karachi, ISPR

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Corps Headquarters Karachi and Pakistan Rangers Sindh today (Jul 2). The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the visit to the Corps Headquarters and Rangers Headquarters in Karachi, the Army Chief was also briefed on internal security and operational matters. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”well-fail-enemies-with-support-of-our-nation-says-coas”] It is to … Read more

Corps Commander Karachi visits Central Police Office

Corps Commander Karachi visits Central Police Office

Corps Commander Karachi Lt. Gen. Humayun Aziz visits Central Police Office and pays tribute to law enforcement agencies for foiling terrorist attack on Pakistan stock exchange. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Humayun Aziz visited the Central Police Office where IG Sindh Police Mushtaq Mehr received the Corps Commander. [embedpost … Read more

We’ll fail enemies with support of our nation, says COAS

We'll fail enemies with support of our nation, says COAS

COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that with the help of his brave nation, every attempt of terrorists will be thwarted. Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar, Director General, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Army, said in a message on social networking site Twitter that Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa paid rich tributes to the … Read more

COAS, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication drive in Pakistan

COAS, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication drive in Pakistan

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) had a telephone conversation, today. According to the press release of ISPR, the call was in the backdrop of polio eradication drive in Pakistan. Bill Gates appreciated the Pakistan Army’s help in enabling the … Read more

PM Imran Khan calls on COAS Qamar Bajwa

PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to details, the security situation in the country was discussed during the meeting between the Chief of Army Staff and the Prime Minister. Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the telehealth portal to deal with … Read more

PIA CEO thanks COAS for providing special instructions for PIA

PIA Flights

Pakistan International Airlines CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik has informed that Army Chief has instructed to  facilitate PIA crew to the military hospitals during coronavirus pandemic. PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik talked to BOL News. PIA CEO said that he thanked Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa for providing facilities for treating the PIA … Read more

Doctors are the frontline soldiers in the war against coronavirus, COAS

COAS Bajwa

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that doctors are the frontline soldiers in the war against coronavirus. General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that developed countries are facing problems due to coronavirus. He added that Pakistan is struggling hard to get medical devices. He also said that we have to work patiently in … Read more

COAS calls on Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense at GHQ

COAS calls on Saudi Deputy Minister of Deference

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Saudi Arabia Deputy Minister of Defence Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at General Headquarter Rawalpindi. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation, measures to further … Read more

COAS visited strike corps to witness training exercise

COAS visited strike corps to witness training exercise

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited strike corps near Bahwalpur. According to Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), COAS witnessed training exercise for conduct of transfrontier offensive operations. Fighter aircraft of Pakistan Air Force and contingent of Royal Saudi Land Forces also participated in exercise. On the occasion COAS appreciated high standards … Read more

COAS meets DG International Military Staff of NATO

NATO

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has met Director General International Military Staff of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the Director General International Military Staff of NATO, Hans-Werner Wiermann met General Qamar Bajwa at General Headquarters Rawalpindi on Thursday. Regional security was discussed in the meeting, as … Read more

National security is intimately linked to economic stability: COAS

Army chief confirms life sentence to in-service

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met with the top business community leaders of the country on Wednesday at a dinner reception at the Army House in Rawalpindi. According to details Business community called on army chief to convey their serious concerns about Pakistan’s deteriorating economy. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in … Read more

Army Chief General Bajwa visits Lahore Corps Headquarters

COAS visits Lahore corps

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa has paid a visit to Lahore Corps Headquarters on Saturday. General Qamar Bajwa on his visit to the Lahore Corps Headquarters, was briefed about the Border situations and operational preparedness. Army Chief, during his visit, said that “I am proud of my officers & soldiers who have lived … Read more

COAS General Qamar Bajwa visits Gujranwala corps

Gen Bajwa visits Gujranwala corps

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited the Head Quarters of Gujranwala Corps and was briefed about operational preparedness. Solidarity displayed by the nation with Kashmiri brethren during Kashmir Hour today is a strong message to the world, COAS said during his visit. Deteriorating situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir is threat to … Read more

Afghan Envoy meets Pakistan Army Chief

Afghan envoy meets COAS

The Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Shukrullah Atif Mashal held a meeting with (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa. They had a meeting at Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) informed the details through a press release. He said that during the meeting between the two dignitaries, matters of … Read more