Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Defence Day ceremony: COAS Bajwa pays tribute to army martyrs

COAS Gen Bajwa paid tribute to the martyrs of the armed forces The army chief reaffirmed to stay away from interfering in political affairs He said the dismemberment of East Pakistan in 1971 was a political debacle RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa paid tribute to the martyrs of the armed forces … Read more

COAS Bajwa visits Multan Garrison on farewell visit

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Multan and interacted with officers and men of Multan Garrison. While interacting with strike formations’ troops, COAS commended their extraordinary professional competence and devotion to duty in the service of the motherland, said a statement by the Inter-Services Press Relations. (ISPR). On … Read more

COAS Bajwa stresses unified response to promote national interests

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ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has emphasized that peace and stability can only be achieved if rule of law and writ of the state is established. The army chief visited the National Defence University (NDU) and delivered a talk to the participants of the 24th National Security Workshop. While talking to … Read more

Gen Bajwa to hold high-level meetings with US officials

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WASHINGTON: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa will hold high-level meetings in Washington from Monday to rebuild ties with the United States. During his visit, the army chief will meet US Defence Secretary General Lloyd Austin, National Intelligence Direc­tor Avril D. Haines, CIA Director William J. Burns, and senior officials. The army … Read more

Gen. Bajwa meets UN military advisor, discusses bilateral ties

Bajwa meets UN military advisor
  • COAS meets Military Advisor of United Nations Secretary-General Birame Diop
  • mutual interest, regional security, and other matters were discussed in the meeting

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on a meeting with Military Advisor of  United Nations Secretary-General Birame Diop on Sunday, Inter-Services Public relations (ISPR) released a statement.

According to the media wing of the armed forces, mutual interest, regional security, and other matters were discussed in the meeting.

According to ISPR, the worst flood disasters in Pakistan were also discussed in the meeting and the Army Chief appreciated the role of the Military Advisor in promoting UN affairs.

The UN Military Adviser General Birame Diop expressed his grief over the devastation caused by the floods and offered condolences to the affected families, ISPR said.

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Canadian envoy pays farewell call on COAS Bajwa

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RAWALPINDI: Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Wendy Gilmour paid a farewell call to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, regional security situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields came under discussion, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported. Gen Bajwa … Read more

Gen Bajwa meets business community in Karachi: ISPR

Bajwa meets business community
  • COAS arrived in Karachi on Friday and spoke with the business community of the metropolitan city
  • COAS stated during the discussion that the business community has always assisted the people of Pakistan during various natural calamities
  • COAS also visited the flood-affected areas of Badin and reviewed the relief operations

KARACHI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), arrived in Karachi on Friday and spoke with the business community of the metropolitan city, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement.

According to ISPR, COAS stated during the discussion that the business community has always assisted the people of Pakistan during various natural calamities, including their assistance in the recent floods.

“The business community representatives recognized the Pakistan Army’s contribution and sacrifice in ensuring a safe environment for the country’s economic success and assured COAS of full assistance for flood-affected people,” the military’s media wing said.

After a meeting with the business community of Karachi, The Chief of Army Staff  Gen. Bajwa visited the flood-affected areas of Badin and reviewed the relief operations.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief spent time with flood-affected people in relief and medical camps. He also met army troops busy in rescue and relief activities in Malkani Sharif, district Badin.

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Gen Bajwa visits flood-affected areas in Badin, reviews relief operations

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KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited the flood-affected areas of Badin and reviewed the relief operations. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief spent time with flood-affected people in relief and medical camps. He also met army troops busy in rescue and relief activities in … Read more

Gen Bajwa reviews flood situation in worst-hit Dadu

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DADU: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday visited far-flung areas of Dadu district in Sindh to review the flood situation. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief spent time with flood-affected people in relief and medical camps and directed the formation for providing 5,000 tents to flood … Read more

COAS Bajwa, US Defence Secretary discuss security cooperation

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had a telephonic conversation with United States Defence Secretary Lloyd James Austin. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest, regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation. The Defence Secretary expressed grief over the devastation caused by the unprecedented floods in Pakistan … Read more

COAS spends Defence Day visiting flood-affected areas in Balochistan

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa spent Defence and Martyrs Day visiting far flung flood-affected areas of Balochistan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS visited army flood relief camp at Usta Muhammad, Jafferabad district where he was briefed about ongoing rescue and relief operations. Gen Bajwa met with the troops … Read more

COAS Bajwa visits Swat to review flood operations

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PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited flood hit areas of Swat, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s press wing, COAS Bajwa met people including women, children and elders who were rescued today by Army aviation helicopters from Kumrat Valley and Kalaam to Kanju. The army chief spent … Read more

PM, COAS grieved over passing away of Olympian Manzoor Jnr

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa have expressed their condolences over the passing of renowned player and Olympian Manzoor Hussain Junior In a message, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the army is “deeply grieved on the sad demise of hockey legend and a personal friend … Read more

Army to continue relief operations in flood-hit areas of Balochistan: Gen Bajwa

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has instructed the army to assist the civil government in relief, rescue and rehabilitation operations for flood-affected people in Balochistan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Bajwa issued the instructions in a phone call to Corps Commander Quetta Lt General Asif Ghafoor. The army chief … Read more

COAS Bajwa conferred Order of Union Medal by UAE President

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ABU DHABI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been conferred the Order of the Union Medal by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Gen Bajwa called on UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. They discussed matters of mutual … Read more

COAS Bajwa hails deep-rooted ties between Pakistan, UK

General Bajwa addressed the passing out parade at the RMA Sandhurst He is the first-ever Pakistani chief guest of the Royal Military Academy Gen Bajwa hailed the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and UK COAS Bajwa said armed forces exist today to ensure wars do not take place LONDON: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General … Read more

PM, COAS discuss search operation for missing army helicopter

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed the situation after an army aviation helicopter went missing in Balochistan. The Army Chief informed the prime minister about the ongoing search operations since last night. The prime minister expressed concerns over the missing army … Read more

Gen Bajwa lauds Chinese PLA’s role in national security

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has lauded the role of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in China’s defence, security, and nation-building. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief was addressing a ceremony in connection with the 95th Anniversary of the founding of China’s PLA at GHQ in Rawalpindi. Chinese Ambassador … Read more

German envoy pays farewell call on Army Chief

RAWALPINDI: German Ambassador Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck on Wednesday paid a farewell call to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ), matters of mutual interest, overall regional situation, bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Bajwa said Pakistan attached … Read more

Pakistan respects all religions: COAS tells British Sikh soldiers

The army chief was talking to a delegation of 12-member British Sikh soldiers.

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said the Kartarpur corridor is a practical manifestation of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to religious freedom and harmony. The army chief was talking to a 12-member delegation of British Sikh soldiers headed by Deputy Commander Field Army UK, Major General Celia J Harvey, who called on him … Read more

Army Chief Gen Bajwa visits forward areas along LoC

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC). Read more: Husband of Karachi University suicide bomber, Habitan Bashir Baloch, arrested The COAS was briefed on the situation along the LoC and operational preparedness of the formation said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release. … Read more

Army draws strength from people, any effort to create gap intolerable: COAS Gen Bajwa

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday said the Pakistan Army drew its strength from the people and any effort to create wedge between them would not be tolerated. The COAS, who visited Lahore Garrison over the weekend, interacted with garrison officers and veterans in two separate interactive sessions, an Inter … Read more

Gen Bajwa visits Army Service Corps Centre in Nowshera

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Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited Army Service Corps Centre in Nowshera. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, upon arrival, the Army Chief laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha for martyrs. Read more: Imperative to assist Afghanistan for regional peace, stability: COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa He also pinned badges of … Read more

Turkmenistan minister, Gen Bajwa discuss regional situation, bilateral cooperation

Turkmenistan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vepa Hajiyev called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters on Tuesday. Read more: In January 2022, militant attacks slightly declined but human losses went up The both officials discussed the matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in … Read more

‘Battle hardened’ Pakistan Army ready to ‘defend motherland at all costs’: Gen Bajwa

LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa remarked on Tuesday that the “battle hardened” Pakistan Army is ready to “defend the motherland at all costs”. “We are a battle hardened army that has rendered innumerable sacrifices in the line of duty and are ready to defend our motherland at all costs,” said Gen … Read more

Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Bajwa visits Turkey

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Gen Bajwa landed in Turkey for a one-day visit and met senior officials of the country. The army chief, during the visit, held a meeting with Turkey’s Defense Minister General (retd) Hulusi Akar. Turkey’s Commander General Staff General Yasar Guler and Commander of Land Forces General Umit Dundar attended the meeting. According to the ISPR, … Read more

COVID 19: COAS Gen Bajwa directs to take maximum measures for well being of people

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Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed all Commanders to take maximum necessary measures to assist civil administration for safety and well being of the People of Pakistan. [table id=406 /] ISPR sain Tuesday COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed all Commanders to take maximum necessary measures to assist civil administration … Read more

COAS extension: Govt sends new summary for approval

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The government has sent a new summary to cabinet members for extending the tenure of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired an important meeting in Prime minister house owing to the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s decision regarding the extension in service of Army Chief General Qamar Javed … Read more