COAS calls for unity to thwart designs of hostile forces

Gen Qamar says misinformation by vested interests threatening cohesion in society


Our Correspondent January 28, 2022
COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa interacts with Vice Chancellors, faculty and students of LUMS, FCU, UET, LSE, PU and GCU. SCREENGRAB

RAWALPINDI:

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has stressed the need to stay united in order to thwart designs of hostile forces, emphasising that the spread of misinformation by vested interests is not only creating misperceptions but also threatening cohesion in the society.

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“Pakistani youth is extremely talented and enterprising, given the right opportunities and enabling environment they will lead the country to progress and prosperity,” the COAS remarked during his visit to the Lahore Garrison on Friday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was briefed on various operational and training matters of the formation at Corps HQ. Later, the COAS interacted with vice chancellors, faculty and students of LUMS, FCU, UET, LSE, PU and GCU.

The media wing of the military said that the COAS appreciated the critical role being played by these premier educational institutions in preparing the future leadership and useful citizens of Pakistan.
The army chief said, “There is a dire need for human resource development in the fields of education, health, infrastructure/industry and environment.”

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Faculty members and students asked very candid questions during the exhaustive session and hailed the interaction as very positive and illuminating.

Corps Commander Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz was also present during the session.

 

 


 

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