Pakistan comes first: COAS Says nothing takes precedence over country

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said nothing takes precedence over the country as Pakistan comes first than any individual or the institution.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Bajwa visited Baloch Regimental Centre (BRC) in Abbottabad. The COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to martyrs of Baloch Regiment who laid their lives for the defence of the motherland.

The army chief expressed pleasure and honour to be at home of Balochis. He said that he has very special attachment with Baloch Regiment being second generation officer as his father was also an officer from Baloch Regiment.

General Bajwa interacted with officers and recruits including from FC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa undergoing training at the centre. He said the Pakistan Army shall continue to contribute towards national security. He reiterated his vision for better Pakistan where nothing takes precedence over the country. He said the country comes first than any individual or the institution.

Earlier on arrival at the BRC, the COAS was received by Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Nadeem Raza. Commandant Pakistan Military Academy Major General Abdullah Dogar was also present.