RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday emphasised that commanders at all levels should stay focused on achieving professional excellence, while keeping themselves abreast with latest developments to overcome emerging challenges.

The army chief visited the Baloch Regimental Centre, Abbottabad, and expressed these views while speaking at the annual Commanding Officers Conference, said an ISPR news release.

The COAS appreciated the Baloch regiment for displaying the highest standards in all professional pursuits, including their befitting participation in operations.

The COAS laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-i-Shuhada on his arrival at the Baloch Regimental Centre. On his arrival, the COAS was received by Colonel Commandant Ba­­loch Regiment, Lt Gen Azhar Abbas; Inspector Gen­­eral Arms, Lt Gen Majid Ehsan and Com­m­andant Baloch Regimental Centre, Brigadier Osman lbne Riaz.

Police Martyrs Day

Besides, Gen Bajwa paid tribute to the martyrs of Pakistan Police who rendered meritorious sacrifices while defending the motherland. The director general, Inter-Services Public Relations, Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar in a tweet shared the message of the army chief on Police Martyrs Day.

The COAS paid salute to martyrs of Pakistan Police, the ISPR said. Pakistan Police had made monumental sacrifices in the line of duty over the years, contributing imme­n­sely in bringing peace and stability to the country, the COAS said.

Published in Dawn, August 5th, 2021

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