Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has put an end to speculations regarding the retirement of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
In a press release, the military’s media wing confirmed that the outgoing COAS visited Sialkot and Mangla garrisons as part of his farewell visits to various formations.
The press release added that General Bajwa met officers at both locations and addressed the troops.
“COAS appreciated formations for their excellent performance during various operations, training and natural calamities.”
The COAS was welcomed by Lieutenant General Muhammad Aamer and by Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar upon his arrival at the aforementioned locations.
Earlier, there had been lots of speculations regarding the retirement of General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Some journalists claimed that the COAS could be given another extension, however, all these speculations have been put to rest.
ISPR
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Sialkot and Mangla garrisons as part of his farewell visits to formations.
COAS advised troops to keep serving the nation with same zeal and commitment no matter what the circumstances. pic.twitter.com/h6HzIV3anQ— Mona Khan (@mona_qau) November 10, 2022