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Eyebrows raised over Bajwa’s ‘busy’ schedule

It is rare for a COAS to meet both heads of the state and the government on the same day, the report said…reports Asian Lite News

 Pakistan Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa held meetings with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on the same day in a rare move, Dawn news reported.

Although the army chief’s meeting with the Prime Minister took place on the sidelines of the apex committee on Afghanistan’s session, it is rare for a COAS to meet both heads of the state and the government on the same day, the report said.

The brevity of a statement on the Khan-Bajwa meeting issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) added to the curiosity of political observers about what could have been possibly discussed between them.

All that the PMO had to say about the meeting was “Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan today. Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Army were discussed during the meeting”.

Press statements on the meetings between Khan and Gen Bajwa have been typically pro forma since their public disagreement over the appointment of Inter-Services Intelligence director general.

There have been just two publicly disclosed meetings between the two since October 26, 2021 the day Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum was notified as the new director general, though they have been together at forums attended by other functionaries as well.

Meanwhile, the presidency’s statement gave a little more insight into the meeting between Alvi and the COAS, suggesting that they had a focused discussion on the recent terrorism incidents in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Gen Bajwa “briefed the President about the professional preparedness and measures being taken by the security forces against the terrorist elements”, the presidency stated, adding that the army chief reiterated the resolve “to eliminate militants and miscreants from the country”.

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General Bajwa meets Hindu community in Pakistan

General Bajwa said that monitories in Pakistan are equal citizens and it is the job of the state is to protect them, reports Asian Lite News

Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Nagarparkar tehsil of district Tharparkar and spent the day with troops and also met local Hindu community, The News reported.

The COAS was briefed by local commander on operational readiness of the formation.

While interacting with troops, the COAS appreciated their state of morale and motivation for fulfilment of assigned mission.

He also advised all troops to remain focused on their professional obligations and training for an effective response to counter any emerging challenge.

Later on, the COAS also met with local Hindu community. He said that monitories in Pakistan are equal citizens and it is the job of the state is to protect them, the report said.

The Hindu community acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in bringing about secure environment for minorities in the country, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

They pledged that the Hindu community shall contribute with full zeal towards the economic prosperity of the country.

The Karachi Corps Commander and Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) Director General also accompanied the COAS during the visit.

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