Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Jawed Bajwa visited Lahore and addressed officers of the Lahore Garrison on Thursday. 

On this occasion, the COAS’ speech focused on professional matters, internal and external security situation of the country and his vision of an enduring peace within Pakistan and the region. He apprised the officers of the latest developments on the eastern border, situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (II0J&K) and Pakistan’s commitment to resolution of the Kashmir issue in line with aspirations of people of Kashmir. He said that people of Kashmir and this region deserved peace. He reiterated the need for enhanced vigilance and preparedness in the face of new challenges of hybrid war.

On arrival in Lahore earlier in the day, the COAS was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz.