COAS wants army to brace for ‘evolving geo-strategic milieu’

Gen Bajwa expresses satisfaction over progress of Operation Raddul Fasaad, lauds achievements made thus far

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday laid special emphasis on maintaining high standards of operational preparedness in the wake of evolving geo-strategic milieu, the military said in a statement.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief expressed these views during the 80th Formation Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ in Rawalpindi.

The conference was attended by Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and all Formation Commanders of Pakistan Army, it added.

Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has laid special emphasis on maintaining high standards of operational preparedness in the wake of evolving geo-strategic milieu

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The military's media wing said that the participants were briefed on professional matters, national security challenges and response measures.

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The COAS expressed satisfaction over the progress of Operation Raddul Fasaad and lauded the achievements made thus far. He laid special emphasis on maintaining high standards of operational preparedness in the wake of evolving geo-strategic milieu.

"Pakistan Army being a professional institution shall always fulfil its responsibilities towards security, integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan as a sacred duty," COAS concluded

Last month, the army chief visited the headquarters of Bahawalpur Corps and was given detailed briefing on operational, training and administrative aspects of the formation.

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The army chief, the ISPR added, also visited maintenance facilities and Professional Development Resource Centre. While interacting with officers and troops, Gen Qamar appreciated their operational preparedness and morale.

On May 18, General Qamar paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of martyrs, saying that the Pakistan Army has always stood for its people in all testing times.

"This country is safe because of your sacrifices and I salute you for that. It is the Pakistan Army that has always stood for its people whether it is a flood, a hurricane or an earthquake. You will find the Pakistan Army at all testing times," the military's media wing quoted the COAS as saying.

"The great heirs of the martyrs, ghazi officers and soldiers, general officers, recipients of SI(M) and my brave soldiers, peace be upon you!" he remarked.