RAWALPINDI: As part of his farewell visits, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Quetta Garrison on Tuesday.
The army chief laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument and interacted with officers and troops. He appreciated the efforts and contributions of the Corps and its formations towards peace and stability in the province, their assistance to the provincial govt during the recent flooding, and socio-economic development, a statement issued by the ISPR said.
COAS inaugurates Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology
Later, COAS inaugurated Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology Quetta (ICQ) first-ever cardiac facility of 120 beds established in collaboration with United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE ambassador, Director UPAP, Governor Balochistan and Chief Secretary Balochistan were also present on the occasion.
COAS said that this cardiac institute will serve the population of Balochistan at Quetta and two more such facilities are also planned for Balochistan under the same project.
The army chief also presented Sitara-e-Quaid-i-Azam on behalf of the President of Pakistan to Abdullah Khalifa Saeed Al-Ghafeli Director UPAP.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa also visited the Command & Staff College (C&SC) and School of Infantry & Tactics (SI&T). During the visits, COAS interacted with faculty and student officers.
Earlier, on arrival at Quetta, COAS was received by the Corps Commander Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor.
