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Promotion board from Brigadier to Major General held at GHQ

Passing out parade of 143rd long course & other courses held at PMA Kakul, ISPR

The promotion board from Brigadier to Major General was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) today (9th April 2021). Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa presided the meeting. Those promoted include: Brigadier Sheharyar Parvez Butt, Brigadier Omar Maqbool, Brigadier Muhammad Asim Khan, Brigadier Ghulam Muhammad, Brigadier Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Brigadier Amer Ashfaq Kayani, … Read more

Pakistan Attaches Great Importance To Cooperation With Poland: COAS

Pakistan Attaches Great Importance To Cooperation With Poland: COAS

The Ambassador of Poland has called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), the Polish Ambassador has called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss issues of mutual interest, regional security and mutual defence cooperation. During the meeting, … Read more

COAS, Ukrainian Ambassador discuss regional security, enhanced bilateral & defence cooperation

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His Excellency Mr. Markian Chuchuk, Ukrainian Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today (March 31st, 2021). During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral & defence cooperation came under discussion. COAS said that Pakistan attaches great importance to furthering bilateral relations … Read more

COAS Visits Logistic Installation In Rawalpindi

COAS Visits Logistic Installation In Rawalpindi

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited a Logistic Installation in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. According to Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), COAS was briefed regarding various facilities being developed, construction of new sheds and up-gradation of existing infrastructure. He appreciated the capacity enhancement of the depot, adopting modern procedures and performance and commitment … Read more

Pakistan Army Greatly Values Its Close Brotherly Ties With KSA: COAS

Pakistan Army Greatly Values Its Close Brotherly Ties With KSA: COAS

Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, regional security situation and issues of mutual interest including cooperation in the fields of defence, security and military training between both the … Read more

“Insightful, eloquent speech by COAS explains Pakistan’s security paradigm”

Announcement of ECB to visit Pakistan next year is a welcome step: Fawad Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Friday applauded Thursday’s speech of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. As per the details, Chaudhry took to Twitter and mentioned that the speech of COAS explains Pakistan’s security paradigm. He added that the world must stand with this vision of peace. He … Read more

‘Comprehensive strategy needed to meet security challenges of Pakistan,’ COAS

COAS

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that a comprehensive strategy is needed to meet the security challenges of Pakistan. According to the details, General Bajwa was addressing the Islamabad Security Dialogue, where he said that National Security Dialogue is the need of time and no nation can fight terrorism alone, … Read more

Air chief pays farewell call on COAS today, ISPR

ISPR COAS AIR CHIEF

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on his farewell on Tuesday. According to Pakistan Army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS thanked the CAS for his services to the Nation during a long and illustrious career. In addition to this, COAS also appreciated CAS’s dynamic … Read more

COAS visits Lahore, received by Commander 4 Corps

Passing out parade of 143rd long course & other courses held at PMA Kakul, ISPR

The President Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Golf Cup Championship concluded today (14th March) at Lahore Defence Raya Golf and Country Club.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was the chief guest in the concluding session of the tournament. COAS appreciated the performance of the players and awarded prizes to the winners.

Moreover, the COAS also inaugurated Raya Fairways.

Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Commander 4 Corps.

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COAS holds separate meetings with Uzbek FM, Peshawar Zalmi franchise officials

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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday held separate meetings with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Mr Abdulaziz Kamilov and the officials of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi. According to the statement by media wing of Pakistan Military, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting with the … Read more

COAS, UK Chief of Defense Staff discuss Afghan peace process

COAS, UK Chief of Defense Staff

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa met Chief of Defense Staff United Kingdom Army General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter on Tuesday. According to the latest update by Pakistan Army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both discussed the matters of mutual interests including the Afghan peace process, security, and defense cooperation. Moreover, the … Read more

COAS expresses thoughts on International Women’s Day 2021

COAS Women's Day 2021

International Women’s Day is being observed today. On this occasion, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed thoughts. According to Pakistan Army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS has praised women working in forces and women working in other sectors as well. “Pakistani women contributed immensely for glory & honor … Read more

COAS, ISI chief discuss security matters with Prime Minister Imran Khan

COAS

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday held a meeting with Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt General Faiz Hameed to discuss matters pertaining to national security. According to the details, the three leaders discussed matters pertaining to internal and external security in the meeting. Lt Gen Hameed and … Read more

Pakistan, Qatar underscore importance of defense cooperation

Pakistan Qatar

Major General Saeed Hassen Mohammad Al-Khayareen, Commander Qatar Emiri Land Forces called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at General Headquarters (GHQ), today. According to the official statement by the media wing of Pakistan military, during the meeting, matters of mutual and professional interest and regional security situation including Afghan Peace … Read more

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad completes 4 years of Success, DG ISPR pays tribute to martyrs

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad

As Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad which was launched in 2017, completed its four years, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar  on Monday said army is capable of thwarting all threats to security and sovereignty of Pakistan irrespective of the cost. Addressing today, Director General Inter-Services Public Relation (DG ISPR) Major General … Read more

Army Chief visits Logistics installations in Rawalpindi today

COAS meets foreign ambassadors

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Logistics installations in Rawalpindi here on Wednesday (today).

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief was briefed regarding various facilities being developed and up-gradation of existing infrastructure.

COAS appreciated performance and commitment in the provision of top-class facilities and services.

He appreciated the indigenous development and maintenance program of diverse equipment and concept of one window operation for enhancing operational efficiency, added ISPR.

Earlier on arrival, he was received by Chief of Logistics Staff Lieutenant General Azhar Saleh Abbasi and Quarter Master General Lieutenant General Aamir Abbasi.

The same day, General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), in his keynote address, dilated upon the need to formulate appropriate responses and strategies emerging from the issues other than the traditional security concerns and said that all the relevant sectors of Pakistan contributed in the fight against this pandemic.

CJCSC thanked President NDU and ISSRA for organizing the seminar that enabled us to study the intricate challenges of the present time and to come up with innovative solutions for the national effort.

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PM, COAS following developments regarding missing mountaineers, Bukhari

PM COAS mountaineers

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on overseas Pakistan Zulfi Bukhari said that Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa were concerned and personally following all developments regarding our missing mountaineers. Taking to Twitter, Bukhari said that high altitude porters and Lama helis will restart the search at the … Read more

Pakistan, India Must Resolve Longstanding Issue of Kashmir: COAS

Pakistan, India Must Resolve Longstanding Issue of Kashmir: COAS

The graduation ceremony of 144th GD (P), 90th Engineering Course and 100th AD courses was held at PAF Academy, Asghar Khan today. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff( COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, was the chief guest on the occasion. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Air Staff, … Read more

COAS and PM Imran Khan discuss national security, Sources said

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Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Prime Minister Imran Khan met on Monday. According to the sources, the Prime Minister and the Army Chief discussed matters related to national security. Earlier COAS and Imran Khan held meeting on January 25th and discussed national security. Director General ISI Lt. Gen. Faiz Hamid was also present … Read more

ISPR: COAS expresses satisfaction over level of defence relations with Qatar

COAS Qatar

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa during his visit to Qatar discussed bilateral matters with top leadership and expressed satisfaction over defence relations. According to the media wing of Pakistan Military, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) COAS General Qamar Javed is in Qatar on two days official visit. COAS met Qatar Emir, Sheikh … Read more

COAS Appreciates Tireless Efforts Of ISI For National Security

COAS Appreciates Tireless Efforts Of ISI For National Security

Chief of Army Staff ( COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Headquarters. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid, DG ISI received the Army Chief. Comprehensive briefing was given on regional and national security situation. COAS appreciated the tireless efforts of ISI for national security and expressed … Read more

Machh Massacre: Imran Khan, COAS to visit Quetta after victims’ burial

PM, COAS to visit Quetta

After the successful negotiation between the Hazara community and the government, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa will leave for Quetta after the burial of the Machh victims

According to the details, the Army Chief will not accompany the Prime Minister to Quetta and will go separately to meet the victims’ families.

After the negotiations, all the sit-ins protests were ended all across the country. Recently, Allama Hassan Naqvi had announced to end sit-ins protests across Karachi.

After the announcement of Allama Hassan Zafar Naqvi in ​​Karachi, the participants of sit-ins protests from different places have started returning peacefully to their homes.

It should be mentioned here that several roads across Karachi were blocked while traffic jams ensued on major roads of the metropolis after protesters continued their sit-in against the Machh massacre for the sixth day.

Protests continued in multiple other parts of the country as well such as Islamabad, Lahore, Hyderabad and Faisalabad.

The protesters were being held at around 29 locations in Karachi:

  1. Korangi 2/5
  2. Nagan Chowrangi N/Khi
  3. Merewether Tower
  4. Ziauddin Chowrangi North Nazimabad
  5. Peoples Chowrangi North Nazimabad
  6. Korangi Crossing
  7. Stargate Shara e Faisal
  8. Abbas Town
  9. Safari Park to AGPR Office
  10. Federal Urdu University to NIPA
  11. Maskan Chowrangi
  12. Nazimabad # 1
  13. Johar Mor
  14. Ancholi
  15. Kamran Chowrangi, Gulistan e Johar
  16. Power House Chowrangi, North Karachi
  17. Numaish Chowrangi
  18. Malir 15, National Highway
  19. Colony Gate, Shahrae Faisal
  20. Natha Khan, Shahrae Faisal
  21. Steel Town Chowk, NH-5
  22. Korangi 2-1/2
  23. 5 Star, North Nazimabad
  24. Ayesha Manzil IRC I/Bargah
  25. Shah Faisal Colony bridge
  26. Nazimabad # 7
  27. Safoora Chowrangi
  28. Rizvia Chowrangi
  29. KDA Flats, Sarjani Town

Moreover, six motorcycles were burnt after a fight broke out between protesters and commuters on Drigh Road.

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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa receives top military award of Bahrain

COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, received Bahrain’s top military award from Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad while visiting the Arab state. According to the media wing of Pakistan Military, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) the Order of Bahrain (First Degree) was awarded to the army chief on behalf of King Hamad bin … Read more

PM, COAS Discuss Recent Provocations by India Along LOC

PM, COAS Discuss Recent Provocations by India Along LOC

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed important issues. According to the details, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived at the Prime Minister’s House along with Director General ISI Lt. Gen. Faiz Hamid. The dignitaries discussed professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Army and External … Read more

Wreath laid at monument of Lance Naik Mehfooz Shaheed

floral wreath

To pay homage to Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz, Nishan-e Haider, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at his monument in Mehfooz Abad. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a floral wreath was laid on behalf of General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). ISPR earlier said that “his courage and extremely daring actions on … Read more

COAS TO Attend Passing Out Parade At ASF Academy Karachi

COAS, UK Chief of Defense Staff

Chief Of The Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa will be visiting the  ASF Academy at Karachi to participate in the passing-out parade on December 12. According to sources, DG ASF Major General Zafarul Haq will receive Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Sources said that the ASF passing out ceremony will be held … Read more

COAS Terms Pakistan Ordnance Factories Backbone Of Armed Forces

COAS visits Sialkot

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah today. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), COAS was given a detailed briefing on the performance of various production units. The briefing focused on targets achieved, future projects, envisaged modernisation for cost-effective and sustainable production and acquisition of modern … Read more

COAS expresses deep condolences on demise of Begum Shamim Akhtar

COAS visits Sialkot

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday expressed grief and heartfelt condolences on demise of Begum Shamim Akhtar who passed away earlier this morning. DGISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar tweeted: COAS expresses grief and heartfelt condolences on sad demise of Begum Shamim Akhtar mother of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif / … Read more