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COAS Gen Bajwa receives UAE’s highest civil award

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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa (from left to right), a UAE official, and UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed. —  UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed bestows Order of Zayed on Army Chief General Bajwa. Gen Bajwa receives award for making significant contributions in furthering bilateral ties. Two leaders discuss matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa received the UAE's highest civil award, Order of Zayed or Order of the Union Medal, for making significant contributions in furthering bilateral ties between both countries. The award was bestowed on COAS General Bajwa by UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a ceremony in Abu Dhabi. King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, President Xi Jinping of China, former US President George Bush, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, other major global and GCC leaders have received the coveted award. Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman of Saudi Ar

COAS Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication drive in Pakistan

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa (L) and Co-Chair of the BMGF. —AFP/ Reuters Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Bill Gates held a telephone conversation and exchanged views on the health situation including the complete eradication of polio from Pakistan, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the telephonic conversation, Bill Gates lauded the Pakistan army’s efforts in the polio eradication drive across the country, said the military's media wing.  “Bill Gates also appreciated Pakistan army’s role in anti-polio drive coverage through community leaders,” read the statement. COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa appreciated the efforts of Bill Gates and his foundation in eradicating polio from the country and assured him of full cooperation in making Pakistan a polio-free state, said ISPR. Source link https://www.news.qm.com.pk/coas-bajwa-bill-gates-discuss-polio

Gen Bajwa updates PM Shahbaz on search operations for missing military chopper

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COAS General Qamar Bajwa (L) and PM Shahbaz Sharif (R) talk on the phone after a Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter goes missing during the Balochistan relief operations. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a telephonic conversation with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday received the latest information regarding the missing Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter. The military’s media wing on Monday said that the aviation helicopter was on a flood relief operation in Lasbela, Balochistan when it lost contact with air traffic control (ATC). “Six individuals were on board, including Commander 12 Corps who was supervising flood relief operations in Balochistan,” the tweet had said, adding that a search operation is underway. In the telephonic discussion today, the COAS informed the prime minister about the ongoing search operations since last night. The prime minister expressed his concern over the safety of Commander of 12 Corps Lieutenant Ge

Gen Bajwa informs PM Shehbaz of latest developments

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Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa informs the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of the most recent developments in the search for the Army Aviation helicopter - Geo.tv Pak-Army helicopter en-route from Quetta to Karachi went missing on Monday. Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa informs PM Shehbaz Sharif of the most recent developments. PM asks the nation to keep the brave Pakistani soldiers in their thoughts and prayers. In a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of the most recent developments in the search for the Army Aviation helicopter that went missing a day earlier, Geo News reported. The prime minister was concerned about the six missing army personnel and jawans, including Lt. Gen. Sarfaraz Ali, commander of the 12 Corps. "Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali is a top professional soldier and a wonderful person," the prime minister said. He expressed concern for the safety of everyone on bo