Qamar Javed Bajwa

Need to revisit teachings in Pakistan madrassas: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa

"I am not against madrassas, but we have lost the essence of madrassas," the Nation newspaper quoted the powerful general.

Dec 08, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Pakistan Army Chief suggests PM to handle Islamabad sit-in 'peacefully'

In the wake of Islamabad sit-in, Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa recently called up Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, suggesting to handle the protest peacefully.

Nov 26, 2017, 06:53 AM IST

Pakistan Army chief discusses with Afghan envoy ways to achieve peace

Afghanistan's Ambassador to Islamabad, Omar Zakhilwal, has met Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed ways to achieve peace and stability.

Sep 21, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

After Pakistan SC verdict on Nawaz Sharif, all eyes on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who has till now kept himself away from Panama Papers probe against Nawaz Sharif, could be eyeing the vacant post.

Jul 28, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif shown the door in Panama Papers case – What next?

Nawaz Sharif, who has a tight control over his party, is expected to appoint brother Shahbaz Sharif as Pakistan's next premier.

Jul 28, 2017, 14:18 PM IST

Pak successfully test fires short-range ballistic missile 'NASR'

The army chief expressed complete satisfaction at the command and control system of the country and safety and security of all strategic assets.
 

Jul 06, 2017, 00:25 AM IST

Pakistan Army chief threatens India, says forces capable of defeating all threats irrespective of the front

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday warned India that his forces are capable of defeating all threats irrespective of the front during a visit to the forward positions along the Line of Control.

Jun 10, 2017, 18:15 PM IST

Pakistan army chief visits LoC amid border tension

Bajwa visited troops deployed along the LoC in Nikial sector, Pakistan Army's media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

May 13, 2017, 21:25 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence: Nawaz Sharif discusses Indian national case with Pakistan Army chief

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday discussed the International Court of Justice's stay order on the execution of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, media reports said.

May 10, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

Soldiers' mutilation a dastardly act beyond any norm of civility: Indian DGMO tells Pakistani counterpart

The Indian Army has vowed an "appropriate" response to the "despicable act".

May 02, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

India warns of consequences if Kulbhushan Jadhav is hanged; Pakistan defiant

India on Tuesday warned Pakistan to consider the "consequences" on their ties if Kulbhushan Jadhav is hanged.

Apr 12, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav has been tortured and murdered in Pakistan, fears BJP MP RK Singh

India on Tuesday warned Pakistan to consider the "consequences" on their ties if Kulbhushan Jadhav is hanged in the alleged espionage case.

Apr 11, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav can appeal against his death sentence to Army Chief within 60 days: Pakistan Defence Minister

A Pakistan military court had sentenced Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav to death on Monday after he was convicted of "espionage and sabotage activities".

Apr 11, 2017, 17:49 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence: India won't release Pakistani prisoners

Pakistan announced on Monday that the alleged Indian 'spy' Kulbhushan Jadhav, arrested in March 2016, has been sentenced to death.

Apr 10, 2017, 20:50 PM IST

China willing to push forward all-weather ties with Pakistan: Beijing

China on Thursday said that it is willing to work with Pakistan to push forward their "all-weather" strategic partnership, as it highlighted the significance of its troops' participation in the 'Pakistan Day' parade for the first time.

Mar 30, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

Pakistan starts fencing Afghanistan border in ''high-threat zones''

General Qamar Javed Bajwa said initial fencing will focus on "high threat zones" of Bajaur and Mohmand agencies in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Mar 27, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Pak inducts Chinese-built air defence system to its arsenal

Pakistan today inducted a Chinese- made advanced surface-to-air missile defence system to boost its aerial defence and combat emerging threats, army said.

Mar 12, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

Eliminate terrorists with full force: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to armed forces

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today ordered the law enforcement agencies to eliminate terrorists with "full force" as the death toll rose to 88 in an Islamic State suicide bombing at a revered Sufi shrine in the Sindh province.

Feb 17, 2017, 19:48 PM IST

Read book on how Indian democracy has succeeded: Pakistan Army chief tells officers

Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa Bajwa, who was commissioned in 1980 in the Baloch Regiment, was appointed Pakistan Army chief in November 2016. 

Feb 13, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

Three soldiers killed in Pakistan blast

Three Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were today killed when a roadside bomb went off in Pakistan's restive northwestern tribal region.

Feb 13, 2017, 13:54 PM IST