Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Command and Staff College Quetta and addressed officers and faculty.
The COAS’s address to staff course 2020-21 focused on professional matters, internal and external security situation and matters concerning regional security environment.
Speaking on the occasion, COAS emphasised Pakistan’s resolve and determination to confront global terrorism by adopting “whole of nation approach”.
General Bajwa said that future of enduring peace and stability in South Asia hinges on ability to resolve long pending issues within the region. This can be complemented through meaningful international support and will to take on complex challenges.
Focusing on Covid-19 pandemic, he said that Pakistan army along with other state institutions will do all to mitigate the challenges faced by people of Pakistan. Only a cohesive national effort shall take Pakistan to progress and prosperity, he added.
Earlier on arrival at Quetta, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali, Commander Quetta Corps, and Major General Amer Ahsan Nawaz, Commandant Command and Staff College.
