Army chief performs Umrah, prays for stability of Pakistan

MAKKAH (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa performed Umrah on Sunday. It is pertinent to mention here that the army chief is currently present in the Saudi Arabia. The doors of Holy Kaaba were specially opened for the COAS General Bajwa, and he was bestowed with the opportunity of going inside Holy Kaaba. According to the reports, the army chief prayed for peace, stability and prosperity of the country. Earlier on December 20, 2016, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army staff (COAS) had performed his first Umrah. General Bajwa first visited Masjad e Nabwi where he has offered Nawafil at Riazul Jannah then later he had visited Roza e Rasool. Later in the day, COAS Gen Bajwa went to Makkah to perform Umrah. The Umrah was performed during the three days visit of the COAS of Saudi Arabia. In first two days of visit he called on Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. The Saudi king and the COAS had agreed that both the countries share great history of cordial relations and deep spirit of brotherhood which has transformed into an enduring partnership. The crown Prince and foreign minister were also present in the meeting.