Gen Bajwa assumes command as Pakistan's 16th army chief - The Express Tribune

Army chief-designate General Qamar Javed Bajwa formally takes charge today of his new assignment.

The Change of Command ceremony for chief of army staff took place Tuesday morning at GHQ in Rawalpindi, where General Qamar Javed Bajwa assumed command of Pakistan Army.

General Raheel Sharif was presented a farewell salute after he passed the baton of command to Gen Bajwa. Gen Raheel also addressed the ceremony after reviewing guard of honour. “I am thankful to Allah who gave me the opportunity to lead the best army in the world,” Gen Raheel said.

“As army chief, I always gave priority to national interest,” he said, adding that “Pakistan changed history by fighting a successful war against terrorism.” Further, he expressed hope that Pakistan Army would continue to live up to the nation’s expectations.

Lauding the efforts of Pakistan’s armed forces, the outgoing COAS said, “Our armed forces set standards of achievement, especially through Operation Zarb-e-Azb.”

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