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Published 27 Jun, 2020 06:10am

COAS inaugurates PET-CT system at radiology institute

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday inaugurated the Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) & Cyclotron System and Biplane Angiography System at the Armed Forces’ Institute of Radiology & Imaging (AFIRI).

According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief said AFIRI being the state-of-the-art facility was providing high quality medical services to people.

Acknowledging services and sacrifices of medical staff all over the country, he said that Army Medical Corps would continue to serve the nation through professional excellence and inspiring leadership.

Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Amir and Adjutant General and Lieutenant General Khawar Rahman, Surgeon General.

Meanwhile, Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda on Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and measures to enhance bilateral cooperation were discussed.

The COAS appreciated Japan’s contributions to Pakistan in the fight against Covid-19. The visiting dignitary praised Pakistan’s role for peace and stability in the region.

Published in Dawn, June 27th, 2020

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