COAS visits Sialkot, Mangla garrison as part of farewell visit

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Bajwa visited the Sialkot and Mangla garrisons to bid farewell to various formations, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Thursday.

According to the military’s media wing, on his arrival in Sialkot, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Aamer, and was received by Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar in Mangla garrison.

The statement detailed that the army chief met with officers and men at both locations and addressed the troops.

He appreciated the formations for their excellent performance during various operations, training, and natural calamities. He also advised them to keep serving the nation with zeal and commitment regardless of circumstances.

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Earlier this week the COAS Qamar General Javed Bajwa urged officers to stay focused on their professional duties and serve the nation, as he visited the Peshawar Corps Headquarters.

The ISPR stated that the COAS was received by Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat.

According to the military’s media wing, General Bajwa on the occasion laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada (martyr’s) monument.

Later, while addressing the officers, the COAS appreciated the “monumental efforts of the nation’s martyrs” who he credited with achieving "peace and stability”.