Lahore : General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff visited 16 Baloch Regiment at Sialkot Cantt, where he was commissioned as 2/Lt. Both, the COAS and his father have commanded this Bn. COAS spent the day with serving and retired soldiers and war veterans of the battalion who felt proud to see their officer as COAS.
Recollecting the memories, COAS said that a unit is grooming place for soldiers as well as officers who undertake the challenges of professional life together.
“Taking inspiration from war veterans and their spirit of sacrifice, Pakistan Army has always measured up to the challenges and expectations of our nation” he said.
Earlier, on arrival at Sialkot COAS was received by the Corps Commander, Lt Gen Ikram Ul Haque.