Alvi visits Army GHQ,
discusses professional issues

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RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi acknowledged Pakistan Army’s “unparalleled contribution and sacrifices” for the country’s security during a visit to general headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

“President [Alvi] acknowledged [the] unparalleled contribution and sacrifices rendered by [the] Pakistan Army towards [the] external and internal security of Pakistan,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.

RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi and Chief of Army Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa discussing various issues of mutual concern on Tuesday.

“He also commended [the] army’s prowess in the field of information technology and coordination mechanisms with other services/stakeholders.”

The president was received by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa upon his arrival at the GHQ and presented with a guard of honour, the statement added. He also laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs Monument and offered prayers.

The ISPR statement said the president and COAS discussed matters of national security and regional developments. The president was also apprised of the army’s operational preparedness and given a briefing on cyber security by the military’s communication and information technology branch.

Last week, Gen Bajwa said hostile forces were “trying to weaken the society and state through a hybrid war”, adding that Pakistan Army was “fully cognisant” of the challenges and was prepared to tackle them.

RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi in a meeting with Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and other senior Army officials at GHQ on Tuesday.

“We will ensure the country’s defence by focusing on core competencies and technology,” he had said while addressing cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy, reminding them that “only strong armed forces can guarantee the defence of the motherland.”

President, Army Chief discuss regional developments, national security

He also commended the Army’s prowess in the field of information technology and coordination mechanisms with other services and stakeholders.

Earlier upon his arrival, President Dr Alvi was presented guard of honour. He also laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs Monument and offered fateha.

Following the meeting, President Dr Arif Alvi took to Twitter and said that Pakistan is well protected. “Outstanding. I was very impressed on the preparedness of our armed forces in the defense of our country. Makes me proud and allows me to reassure our countrymen & women that Pakistan is well protected. The world maybe in a flux but we are uniquely steadfast in our goals.”