Australian defence official calls on COAS

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ISLAMABAD: Australian Vice Chief of Defence Forces Vice Admiral David Johnston, the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Royal Australian Navy (RAN) on Friday called on Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ).

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security were discussed, said a press release.

The COAS reiterated the offer he made to General Angus John Campbell, Chief of Defence Force for any assistance in tackling the bush fires in Australia.

The visiting dignitary appreciated the Pakistan Army’s role in ensuring peace and stability in the region and thanked the COAS for sentiments towards Australia.

Published in Dawn, January 11th, 2020

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Ashfaq

Jan 11, 2020 11:03am

How about the poor children starved of Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan already under severe attack of malnutrition and persistent locust?

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Shah

Jan 11, 2020 11:30am

@Ashfaq, Good question ask PPP.

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Amjad

Jan 11, 2020 11:34am

In what capacity is he offering help on an international stage? Leave these issues to the elected bodies of the government to deal with it at the right platform!!!

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DesiDesi

Jan 11, 2020 11:34am

Wow, what a bubble they do live in.

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Mansur Ul Haque

Jan 11, 2020 11:39am

Sir enjoy another term as most powerful person of Pakistan. Let's hope your ability to make good foreign policy will be an asset to country.

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DesiDesi

Jan 11, 2020 11:44am

Ironic.....An impoverished country with almost no forests and no Bushfires offering A Developed Nation Assitance.

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abdullah

Jan 11, 2020 11:59am

@Ashfaq, poor have never been a priority for the elites.

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Bts

Jan 11, 2020 12:05pm

How about starting at home by eliminating rabies stray dogs and dengue?

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Humza

Jan 11, 2020 12:18pm

Have you seen Pakistani firefighters? They couldn’t tackle a normal building fire, let alone a wildfire of this size. Please stick around and let them do their own job; you’ll just be an obstacle.

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ParNaam

Jan 11, 2020 12:52pm

Australia is a developed country and don't need your assistance. Better put your own house in order before offering help.

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Wow

Jan 11, 2020 01:14pm

@Ashfaq, it is called a goodwill gesture regardless of how much difficulty you might be in. It is an Islamic duty to offer to help anyone whatsoever. But you might not understand due to small minds.

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Ady

Jan 11, 2020 01:28pm

You can’t battle small fires in Karachi or Lahore. Your fire equipment is without water. What you will help Australia.

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Zia Khan

Jan 11, 2020 01:50pm

General Sab first look after your own country.There is blast in Queta and you are worried about Australia.They have much modern and latest technology and not dependent on underdeveloped countries for help.

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Matoo

Jan 11, 2020 01:53pm

Better to resolve own issues first.

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Tuth hurts

Jan 11, 2020 02:13pm

I don't think they want anymore Pakistan illegally immigrants to go Australia mate

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ABCD

Jan 11, 2020 02:58pm

What is there in offer. They don't need it but it is a courtesy.

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Justice

Jan 11, 2020 04:37pm

Really? Pakistan offering help to Australia?

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Riaz Khan

Jan 12, 2020 10:12am

We have no comparison with the Advanced world of Australia. We try to doze off fire with buckets and they use Helicopters. Its these kind of statements that makes us laughing stock in the world.

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