ISLAMABAD – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has setaside the News of seeking any extension in his service.
He has said he will retire on a due date, rebuffing the rumors aboutextension in his service.
“I want to leave behind a prosperous and strong Pakistan,” the army chiefsaid on Friday while talking to senior anchors of different televisionchannels. During his interaction, the COAS shared his views on differentissues.
Reports in local media suggest Gen Bajwa appreciated ousted prime ministerNawaz Sharif, and urged to make the economy of the country strong. He alsolauded Federal Adviser on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs MiftahIsmail for “working better”.
The army chief cleared that he had played important role in ending thesit-in in the federal capital. “Every institution including the army willbe made accountable,” he responded to a question.
To another question, the top general also said that the election must beheld on time. “We want to see a strong democratic setup in Pakistan,” Bajwasaid, adding that the Pakistan Army was with law and constitution of thecountry.
Replying a question regarding the army’s budget, General Bajwa said thatthe police were also availing a budget equal to the army, but the army hasto do different works in the same budget. The meeting continued well overfour hours during of which a significant portion was given to question &answer session.