Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Qatar special envoy meets COAS Bajwa at GHQ

coas bajwa with qatar

Qatari Special representative of the Foreign Minister for Counter-Terrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution Dr. Mutlaq Bin Majed Al-Qahtani meets Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ). Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that matters of joint interest, regional sanctuary situation including current updates on Afghan situation, … Read more

Extensive Training Ensures Effective Response Against All Challenges: Army Chief

COAS visits Lahore Corps

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has on Monday (today) said that extensive training ensures effective response against all challenges. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief has paid a visit to Lahore Corps and interacted with the Army troops. He witnessed small arms firing and was summarized about the … Read more

Army Chief visits Sialkot garrison; lauds officers’ ‘devotion to defend’ Pakistan

COAS visits Sialkot

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has on Wednesday visited Sialkot garrison and received a briefing on the current situation at the working boundary with India.

According to military’s media wing, Gen Bajwa “also interacted with garrison officers and men. He appreciated their professionalism and devotion to defend motherland in the face of multiple threats”.

Gen Bajwa “lauded them for their high morale and indomitable spirit”, the ISPR added.

The army chief was received by Corps Commander, Lt Gen Asim Munir on arrival.

Earlier on December 22, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had paid a visit on Tuesday to the forward troops deployed along Line of Control (LOC).

In his visit, COAS had been briefed about latest situation including the Indian ceasefire violations (CFVs) where the hostile neighbor deliberately targeted innocent civilians along LOC.

He had also been briefed over the recent targeting of the UN vehicle by Indian troops against all international norms and conventions.

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Cooperation, synchronization needed to tackle battlefield challenges: COAS

COAS and Air Chief Marshal

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has on Wednesday visited the field exercise area near Gujranwala.

The Army Chief on the occasion said that Pakistan Armed Forces, with the support of our great nation, are fully prepared to vanquish threats in all domains.

Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan also accompanied the Army Chief during his visit.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa lauded the professionalism of Army Air Defence and expressed complete satisfaction on operational readiness.

The Army Chief emphasized that there is a need for greater cooperation, integration and synchronization to tackle complex and fluid battlefield challenges that lie ahead.

Army Chief and Air Chief witnessed ongoing field exercise, where concepts related to optimum use of Long Range Air Defence weapon systems and airspace management were practised.

The exercise manifested the concept of Comprehensive Layered Integrated Air Defence in which Air Defence weapons of all regimes were incorporated.

The exercise was particularly aimed at achieving synergy amongst Air Defence elements, manoeuvring forces and all aerial platforms including fighter aircraft helicopters and drones, thereby mastering response against any misadventure by the enemy.

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COAS hails Sindh Rangers’ contributions in maintaining Karachi stability

COAS Bajwa in Karachi

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has on Saturday attended the 48th Basic Aviation Security Force (ASF) Passing out Parade in Karachi.

Addressing the parade at Airport Security Force Academy, COAS Bajwa said that training of ASF trainees will enhance the standards of the aviation security in Pakistan.

He also expressed satisfaction with the training and performance of the ASF trainees and also appreciated participation of women in the force.

The Army Chief also congratulated the trainees and their families and distributed the prizes among the position holders.

Upon his arrival, Major General Zafar-UI-Haq, Director General Airport Security Force attended COAS Bajwa at the Academy.

However, a large number of serving and retired officials along with their families witnessed the parade.

Later, he visited Headquarters Pakistan Rangers Sindh, where he was received by Major General Omer Ahmed Bokhari.

During his interaction at the HQ, Gen. Bajwa appreciated the contributions of Sindh Rangers in maintaining peace and stability in Karachi and paid homage to their sacrifices.

He also laid floral wreath on Yadgar-e-Shuhuda.

 

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Pakistan’s peace, prosperity is linked with commitment to democracy: COAS Bajwa

COAS in Quetta

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa paid a visit to Quetta today (Tuesday) and interacted with the participants of National Workshop Balochistan.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), National Workshop aims at enhancing understanding of participants about critical national security issues, timely decision making process, national security management system.

Speaking on the occasion, COAS Bajwa said that progress and stability in Balochistan is critical to the prosperity of Pakistan. All stakeholders including the army have synergized their efforts for socio-eco uplift of the people of Balochistan, said ISPR.

Bajwa, later visited School of Infantry & Tactics (SI& T) and was briefed about new training modules & online examination systems enacted for young leadership.

He also appreciated hard work & dedication of staff of SI&T in grooming young officers & soldiers for taking on future challenges befittingly.

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COAS visits Logistic installations of Lahore Corps today, ISPR

COAS Bajwa son's valima

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that efficient and smooth logistics will enhance the overall operational readiness. According to the updates by the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS has visited Logistic installations of Lahore Corps on Saturday (today). COAS said that efficient and smooth logistics will enhance the overall … Read more

COAS Bajwa, Turkey’s Hulusi Akar hold meeting; discussed defence, security Cooperation

COAS meets Turkish defence Minister

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa meets Turkey’s Defence Minister, General Hulusi Akar (R) here on Monday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), they both exchanged views issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, views were also exchanged regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation. The Army Chief said that both … Read more

COAS Bajwa confers military awards to army personnel

CAOS Meets Families Of Victims Of Mach Incident In Quetta

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa confers military awards to Army personnel for acts of gallantry during various operations. 40 officers were awarded SITARA-I-IMTIAZ (Military), 24 officers/soldiers were awarded TAMGHA-E-BISALAT and a soldier was awarded UNITED NATIONS (UN), Medal. Medals of Shuhada were received by their family members. While addressing the ceremony, COAS … Read more

COAS Qamar Bajwa addresses at GHQ on Pakistan Defence Day

During the award ceremony at GHQ on Pakistan Defence Day, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa addressed the nation. While addressing the award show, he said that this is the day when the unity of the nation, the homeland countless stories of love, sacrifice, and bravery were made. The Army Chief said that this day … Read more

COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa calls on Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Abbas

COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa calls on Egyptian Ambassador

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan attaches special importance to fraternal relations with Iraq. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Abbas has met the Army Chief. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”coas-met-a-fifteen-year-old-cancer-survivor”] According to ISPR, the meeting focused on issues related to bilateral and regional security and Corona between Pakistan and … Read more

COAS telephones Shehbaz Sharif, prays for his recovery

COAS telephones Shehbaz Sharif

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa telephoned PML-N President and Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif to ask about his health. During the telephone conversation, the Army Chief inquired from Shehbaz Sharif about his health while expressing concern over Shehbaz Sharif’s condition and Coronavirus being positive. PML-N spokesperson said that during the talks, the Army … Read more

COAS Bajwa wishes entire nation a very happy Eid-ul-Fitr

COAS Bajwa

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa wishes the entire nation a blessed Eid-ul-Fitr. He also prayed to Almighty Allah for his guidance and help Muslims overcome the ongoing sorrows. He also urged the nation to remember PIA plane crash martyrs and people died from Coronavirus pandemic. COAS further extended condolences to the … Read more

Pak Army capable of thwarting all threats to Pakistan, says Army Chief

COAS to visit Saudi Arabia

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has on Saturday said that Army is aware and capable of thwarting all threats to security and sovereignty of Pakistan irrespective of the cost, BOL News reported. On the occasion of the completion of three years of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) … Read more

Three years of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad completed

Operation Raddad ul Fassad

February 22, 2020 marks the competition of three years of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, which had been launched by Pakistan Army across the country aiming at indiscriminately eliminating residual/latent threat of terrorism. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa initiated the operation on February 22, 2017 after taking charge as the commander of Pakistan Army in … Read more

Federal cabinet approves extension of COAS Bajwa

Bajwa

Federal cabinet of Pakistan approves extension in the tenure of General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Tuesday, November 26. According to the details, prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan headed a single agenda based cabinet meeting in Islamabad, in which members approved new summary for extension of the COAS. During the meeting, members of federal … 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

Corps Commanders’ support Govt. rejection of Indian actions regarding Kashmir

Corps Commanders’ Conference presided over by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Head Quarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday discussed single point agenda of situation regarding Kashmir. The top military brass extended full support to “government’s rejection of rejections of Indian actions regarding Kashmir” and reaffirmed that it is “prepared and shall … Read more