Gen Bajwa expresses grief over demise of Saudi deputy defence minister
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed grief over the sad demise of Assistant Defence Minister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ayesh. The army chief extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family
Gen Bajwa discusses security matters with military officers
LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday met senior serving and retired military officers to discuss security and other professional matters. “The COAS had an interactive session on wide-ranging issues including professional matters, security situation
General Bajwa calls MBS, inquires about Saudi King’s health
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to inquire about Saudi King Salman’s health. According to Saudi media, the army chief wished speedy recovery of the Saudi King and
Army chief pays tribute to Kargil war heroes
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has paid glowing tribute to Kargil War heroes Captain Karnal Sher Khan and Havaldar Lalak Jan. In a statement on social media, Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) quoted the army chief
COAS Bajwa discusses polio eradication drive with Bill Gates
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa held a telephone conversation with renowned philanthropist Bill Gates. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the call with the Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) was held
Guterres, Khalilzad discuss Afghan peace process with Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI: United Nations Secretary-General Mr Antonio Guterres on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, overall regional security situation including Afghan refugees issue, Afghan
Pakistan values its unique relationship with Turkey: Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday met with retired General Hulusi Akar, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and measures to further
Army denounces provocative statements by Indian military
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army on Tuesday termed the repeated provocative statements of the Indian military leadership as “irresponsible rhetoric” with implication on regional peace and security. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa presided over the 228th Corps Commanders’ conference
PM directs to immediately provide assistance in AJK
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to immediately provide all humanitarian assistance on emergency basis to the people affected by landsliding in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In a tweet on Tuesday, the prime minister asked National Disaster Management Authority,
ISPR dismisses Indian army chief’s statement to cross LoC
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor has denounced a statement by the Indian Army Chief that it will move to claim Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) if ordered by Indian parliament. The military’s spokesman dismissed the
Pakistan wants to de-escalate Middle East tension: COAS
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said Pakistan wants to de-escalate prevailing tense situation in the Middle East, and shall support all initiatives which bring peace to the region. In a series of tweet, Inter
Army Act amendments
There has been progress over the legislation granting an extension to Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. As predicted, all opposition parties decided to lend explicit and unequivocal support when it comes to matters regarding the armed forces.
Indian military hegemony
In a sign of increasing military hegemony, India has named its Army Chief General Bipin Rawat to a newly-created and dominating post of Chief of Defence Staff. The main aim of the post is increased cooperation between the different branches
Indian army chief named first Chief of Defence Staff
NEW DELHI: In a sign of increasing military hegemony, Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat has been named the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff. General Rawat was named to the newly-created post just a day before he was to
DG ISPR lambasts detailed verdict in Musharraf treason case
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor on Thursday addressed a short press conference after detailed judgment in the high treason case against former army chief Gen Pervez Musharraf was released. The spokesperson said that the
Army chief vows not to let stability be affected at any cost
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the military’s Special Services Group (SSG), said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The visit by COAS comes a day after former military ruler
Musharraf convicted
A special court has announced the long-standing verdict in high treason case against former military dictator General retired Pervez Musharraf. The former president has been sentenced to death under Article 6 for subverting the constitution. This is a historic day
Musharraf verdict received with ‘pain and anguish’: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army has reacted over the verdict that former army chief and president General retired Pervez Musharraf has been sentenced to death in the high treason case for suspending the constitution. In a statement issued following the verdict
US senator discusses Afghan peace process with PM, COAS
ISLAMABAD: United States Senator Lindsey Graham called on top civilian and military leadership in Pakistan to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and the ongoing peace process in the neighbouring country. The Republican senator and his delegation arrived in the federal
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Saturday met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to the UAE embassy in Pakistan’s official Twitter account, the army chief was received by the Deputy
NA Speaker calls for consultation on army chief’s extension
PESHAWAR: Speaker National Assembly Assad Qaisar said that the Opposition has not been contacted over legislation relating to extension of army chief but the government desires that matter should be resolved through consultation and consensus. He was addressing a public
Army chief meets British envoy, Russian trade minister
RAWALPINDI: The newly-appointed British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Christian Turner, on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Gen Bajwa “welcomed him to
Gen Bajwa hails Saudi contingent at strike corps training exercise
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qammar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited strike corps during its winter collective training near Bahawalpur, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to a statement by the military’s press wing, the army chief witnessed
Army Chief Gen Bajwa practises F-16 combat simulation mission
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Mushaf in Sargodha, the military’s media wing said. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said General Bajwa was taken into the squadron and
Bilawal doubts legislation on army chief’s tenure within six months
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday cast doubt on the federal government’s ability to legislate on the army chief’s extension within six months The Supreme court allowed the government conditional permission to extend Chief of
The cliffhanger COAS verdict
It was a sigh of relief for the federal government when the Supreme Court finally granted a six month extension in the tenure of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. A constitutional crisis has been averted as the
PM Imran Khan hails SC verdict on Gen Bajwa’s extension
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has commented on the six month extension in the tenure of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a series of tweets, the prime minister took a shot at his rivals who he
Supreme Court adjourns hearing in Gen Bajwa extension case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court adjourned hearing on the government’s notification regarding the extension in the tenure of Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In the Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa, Justice Mian Mazhar Alam
Army chief’s extension is political, not legal issue: Fawad
ISLAMABAD: The government is embroiled in another fiasco after the extension in the tenure of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa after the Supreme Court suspended the notification in this regard. Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad
Prime Minister can appoint COAS, says Aitzaz Ahsan
ISLAMABAD: Former Opposition Leader in Senate and Senior Lawyer Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan has said, It is the Prime Minister’s right to appoint the army chief. While speaking to the reports on Wednesday, The lawyer and senior leader of the Pakistan
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