Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa kicked off his farewell visits as the army chief visited Sialkot and Mangla garrisons.
The military’s media wing in a statement said that COAS Bajwa visited Sialkot and Mangla garrisons as part of his farewell visits to various formations. The Army chief met officers and men at both locations and addressed the troops, the ISPR said.
According to the ISPR press release “COAS appreciated formations for their excellent performance during various operations, training, and natural calamities,”
During the visit, COASGeneral Qamar Javed Bajwa advised troops to keep serving the nation with the same zeal and commitment no matter what the circumstances. Earlier, on arrival at Sialkot, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Aamer and by Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar at Mangla garrison.
Already six names are send to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the appointment of new COAS.
A few weeks ago COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that he will not take an extension and retire after five weeks.
Sources also told that The COAS has no plans for an extension in his tenure and reiterated that he will retire after five weeks. General Bajwa said that the army will not play any role in politics, the sources quoted COAS.
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