Pakistan to be kept safe and strong by following vision of Quaid: Army Chief
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday said that the country can become safe and strong following the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
In a tweet, Director General ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor shared COAS’s message on the birth anniversary of the father of the nation, “Pakistan Armed Forces pay tribute to father of the Nation on his 141st Birthday. His vision of human values, social justice, equality and fraternity constituted motivation for creation of Pakistan. Following the same we can keep Pakistan safe and strong.”
Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa also joined Christian community at Christ Church, Rawalpindi to take part in Christmas celebrations.
According to Inter Services Public Relations, the congregation welcomed the Army Chief and thanked him for sharing the festivity.
General Bajwa wished Merry Christmas to entire community in Pakistan. He acknowledged role of Christian brethren not only towards creation of Pakistan but also for their contributions towards its progress. He appreciated role of various institutions in the field of education, health and public welfare being managed by Christian community across Pakistan.
The Army Chief specially acknowledged their contributions in defence of motherland as part of Pakistan Armed Forces. Commander Rawalpindi Corps was also present.
On Sunday, ISPR also released a special video to mark the anniversary. The footage begins with commemorating the ideology of the poet of the nation Allama Muhammad Iqbal and goes on to depict the struggle culminating in the creation of Pakistan. INP/NNI