Daily Times

ABBOTTABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday emphasised that Pakistan Army will continue its efforts to eliminate the menace of terrorism and ensure that the borders remain secure.

“This demands the highest standards of faith, professionalism and perseverance in the service of the nation,” he remarked while addressing a special two-day Baloch Regiment Conference held at Baloch Regimental Center Abbotabad, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The COAS lauded the proud traditions and contribution of Baloch Regiment which is one of the most decorated regiments of army due to sterling performance over the years. He praised the sacrifices of the martyrs and assured their families that army will never forget those who gave their blood to defend and strengthen the nation.

In the opening session of the conference, the COAS was presented the honour and ranks of Colonel in Chief of Baloch Regiment. The COAS also laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to martyrs of Baloch Regiment for laying their lives for defence of motherland.

Lieutenant General Nadeem Raza, Commander 10 Corps, and large number of serving and retired officers of Baloch Regiment including former COAS Gen Mirza Aslam Beg, Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and former chairmen JCSC Gen Tariq Majid and Gen Rashid Mehmood were also present.

Separately, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed his grief over loss of innocent lives in recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.

According to ISPR, he was talking to Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The meeting also discussed issues of mutual interest including security situation and border management.

Published in Daily Times, August 3^nd 2017.