ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited frontline troops deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) on Eid Day (Thursday).
COAS offered Eid prayers with troops at LoC and prayed for peace and prosperity of Pakistan, says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate.
While speaking on the occasion, COAS hailed morale of troops, devotion and operational preparedness. COAS also appreciated the formation for all out assistance extended to civil administration for containment of Covid-19 and stressed the need to exercise maximum caution.
As soldiers we take pride to be on duty irrespective of front or occasion: Gen Bajwa
“Security, safety and well being of people of Pakistan is our responsibility. Pakistan army will do everything to live up to expectations of our nation,” COAS reiterated. COAS especially paid tribute to Martyrs of Pakistan for their sacrifices. As soldiers we take pride to be on duty and defending the motherland irrespective of the front or occasion. COAS emphasised. On this Eid day, we must not forget valiant struggle of brave people of Kashmir. Time to end this human tragedy and resolve Kashmir issue as per aspirations of people of J&K and UN resolutions, COAS concluded. Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas received COAS at LOC.