Pakistan Army chief Bajwa

'East Pakistan crisis was not a military but a political failure': Pakistan's outgoing Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa says 'only 34,000 Pak soldiers surrendered to India in 1971 war'

Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said the Army had initiated its catharsis and hoped that the political parties would also review their conduct, adding "It is also a fact that mistakes have been committed by every institution, political party, and civil society." 

Nov 25, 2022, 08:08 AM IST

Time for India, Pakistan to bury the past and move forward, says Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that it was time for India and Pakistan to "bury the past and move forward" as peace between the two neighbours would help to "unlock" the potential of South and Central Asia.

Mar 19, 2021, 07:12 AM IST

Blow to Islamabad as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman refuses to meet Pakistan Army chief Qamar Bajwa

In a major diplomatic blow to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohd Bin Salman refused to meet Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI Chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed.

Aug 20, 2020, 13:01 PM IST