Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, addressed officers of the Rawalpindi Garrison today at the General Headquarters (GHQ) auditorium. The chief’s address focused on professional matters and security challenges. He acknowledged and appreciated the role and sacrifices of the army’s officers as leaders who helped strengthen the institution particularly during operation Zarb-e-Azab. He shared his thoughts about the prevailing security environment and the challenges confronting Pakistan and its armed forces as well as the way forward for the amy. The COAS pledged that the army would continue to perform its role towards national security.