RAWALPINDI – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), started his farewell visits on Thursday, a couple of weeks before his retirement.
On Thursday, General Bajwa visited Sialkot and Mangla garrisons as part of his farewell visits to various formations, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release.
General Bajwa met officers and men at both garrisons and addressed the troops, the ISPR said. “The COAS appreciated formations for their excellent performance during various operations, training and natural calamities,” according to the ISPR press release.
During the visit, the COAS advised troops to keep serving the nation with the same zeal and commitment in any circumstances.
On arrival in Sialkot, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Aamer. At Mangla garrison, he was welcomed by Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar .
General Bajwa said a few days ago he would not take another extension and retire this month.