Pak Army with backing of nation is a formidable force: COAS Qamar Bajwa

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Command and Staff College Quetta on Monday. Addressing the officers and faculty, COAS said that a well-trained and professionally competent Army is guarantor for peace. “The Pakistan Army with the backing of the nation is one such formidable force.” While highlighting emerging internal and external security challenges, COAS said that future of enduring peace and stability in South Asia hinges on ability to resolve long-pending disputes within the region. “This can be complemented through meaningful international support and will to take on challenging regional issues,” COAS remarked. General Qamar Javed Bajwa emphasized that officers to stay focused on pursuit of professional excellence and keeping abreast with latest developments to overcome new challenges. Dilating upon the COVID-19 pandemic, COAS said that Pakistan Army along with other state institutions will do all to mitigate the challenges faced by people of Pakistan. “Only a cohesive national effort shall take Pakistan to progress and prosperity,” the COAS concluded. Earlier on arrival in Quetta, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Waseem Ashraf, Commander Southern Command and Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum, Commandant Command & Staff College Quetta.