Gen.Qamar Bajwa assumes Pak Army command

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s new Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa assumed the command of the powerful institution today at an impressive ceremony held at the Army Hockey Stadium.
In a spirited change-of-command ceremony, the outgoing army chief General Raheel Sharif handed over the traditional Malaca Cane to the new COAS General Qamar Bajwa.
Senior and retired civil and military officials and a large number of defence attaches, General Raheel Sharif witnessed the ceremony.
Addressing the assembly, Gen. Raheel said,” I am thankful to the Almighty for providing me the opportunity to lead the world’d finest army, I always preferred the national interests over everything and the army supported me wholeheartedly. Pakistan today, is more secure and peaceful, I thank government and media fraternity for backing the army to achieve the desired results,” he added.
Gen. Raheel also warned Pakistan’s enemies to shun their policies to harm CPEC.
“The implementation on the National Action Plan is a must. I warn India to stay away from heating up the border tension else we are prepared to give a befitting reply. The enemies of China Pakistan Econoic Corridor (CPEC) must shun their policies to harm the project and join hands with us to reap the benefits,” he said.
Leaving behind a legacy of bravery, courage and boldness, General Raheel made significant contributions during his three tenures by articulating a doctrine to face the challenges both from outside and inside forces.
A military band enthralled the audience with national and regional tunes before the arrival of the outgoing chief General Raheel and COAS-Designate General Qamar Bajwa at the stadium.
A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented the general salute to COAS General Raheel who also reviewed the parade.
General Raheel also went to the Yadgar-e-Shuhada and laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha.

Gen. Bajwa’s Profile

RAWALPINDI:General Qamar Javed Bajwa was commissioned in 16 Baloch Regiment on 24 October 1980. He is graduate of Canadian Forces Command and Staff College, (Toronto) Canada, Naval Post Graduate University, Monteray( California) USA, National Defence Univesity, Islamabd.
He has been an instructor at School of Infantry and Tactics, Quetta, Command and Staff College, Quetta and NDU. He has also been Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade and Chief of Staff of Rawalpindi Corps.
Gen Bajwa has commanded 16 Baloch Regiment, an Infantry Brigade and has commanded Infantry Division in Northern Areas ( Commander FCNA).
He has also commanded Pakistan Contingent in Congo.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa has commanded Rawalpindi Corps, and remained Inspector General Training and Evaluation at GHQ.

I need support from media: Gen. Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Chief Of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Tuesday after taking charge of Pakistan Army that he needed the support of the media in the country.
After assuming command of Pakistan Army, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa indulged in an informal chat with media personnel. He said that commanding Pakistan Army was a demanding job and that he would need support from the media.
“I have been assigned a very tough job, I will be needing your prayers,” he said. “I will be needing the support of the media in Pakistan,” he added. Gen. Qamar Bajwa said that media in Pakistan should continued to play its part in ensuring that the moral of Pakistan Army remains high.
Gen. Qamar Bajwa took charge of the Pakistan Army after Gen. Raheel Sharif retired on November 29, 2016. He is Pakistan’s 16th army chief.

Gen. Raheel warned India over LoC shelling in his last speech 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan´s outgoing military chief warned India Tuesday it would be dangerous to mistake his country´s “restraint” over recent tensions on the border for weakness, as he handed over power to his successor.
The hugely popular General Raheel Sharif spoke at a colourful ceremony welcoming the incoming chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at a stadium at army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, adjacent to the capital Islamabad.
“Unfortunately, in recent months, increasing state terrorism in (Indian) occupied Kashmir, and India´s aggressive steps have put the region´s peace in danger,” Sharif said. “I want to make it clear to India that considering our policy of restraint a weakness would be dangerous for her,” he said to applause.
“This is reality, that in South Asia, lasting peace and progress is impossible without solution of the Kashmir issue. For that, international community´s special attention is necessary,” he continued. Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have spiralled following a deadly assault on an Indian army base in September that New Delhi blamed on Pakistan.
India said it had responded to the September attack by carrying out “surgical strikes” across the heavily militarised border, sparking fury from Islamabad, which denied the strikes took place.