Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday visited Baloch Regimental Centre Abbottabad on the occasion of annual Commanding Officers Conference.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations statement, COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada on his arrival at Baloch Regimental Centre and later addressed the officers.

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

Speaking on the occasion, COAS emphasised that commanders at all levels should stay focused on achieving professional excellence, while keeping themselves abreast with the latest developments, to overcome emerging challenges.

Earlier on his arrival at the Regimental Centre, COAS was received by the Colonel Commandant Baloch Regiment, Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas; Inspector General Arms, Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan and Commandant Baloch Regimental Centre, Brigadier Osman lbne Riaz.