COAS lauds role of AMC during war and peace

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited Army Medical Centre (AMC), Abbottabad and installed Lieutenant General Khawar Rahman as Colonel Commandant of AMC.

The outgoing Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant General (R) Zahid Hamid, serving/retired officers and soldiers of the Army Medical Corps were present on the occasion, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Interacting with the commanding officers and soldiers of the Army Medical Corps, the COAS lauded role of AMC in saving valuable lives in the war against terrorism. The COAS appreciated contributions and service of doctors and paramedic staff in providing quality healthcare to the Pakistan Army as well as common citizens.

Earlier on arrival, the COAS laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha. Meanwhile, Major General Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Military Adviser to His Royal Highness Minister of Defence, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), called on General Bajwa here at General Headquarters (GHQ).

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration including training exchange programme were discussed, the ISPR said.

The COAS affirmed the Pakistan Army’s support towards capacity building of Royal Saudi Land Forces. The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Army’s valuable contributions particularly towards regional peace and stability. KSA Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al Malkiy was also present during the meeting.