Bajwa reaffirms resolve to defeat pandemic

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Monday Pakistan Day marked the struggle for the country where “we reaffirm our resolve and commitment on this occasion to defeat all challenges including coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic with ‘Faith, Unity and Discipline’”.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar quoted the COAS in a tweet as saying: “Pakistan Resolution Day symbolises struggle for Pakistan”. He added: “While paying glowing tribute to our ancestors, we reaffirm our resolve and commitment to defeat all challenges including Covid-19 pandemic with ‘Faith, Unity and self Discipline’.”

The tweet of DG ISPR was followed by the hashtag #OneNationOneDestiny.Meanwhile, Gen Bajwa chaired a Special Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on single point agenda with regards to Covid-19. According to an ISPR press release, the Corps Commanders participated through video link from their respective Corps Headquarters.

The forum reviewed countrywide spread of Covid-19 and deliberated the Army’s readiness to assist civil administration to contain the pandemic.All available troops of Pakistan Army and its medical resources across the country have been tasked to be ready to assist activities in concert with civil administration on short notice.“Nothing can defeat a responsible and determined nation. Pakistan Army being part of national effort shall serve and protect the nation as a sacred duty InshAllah,” Gen Bajwa said.