ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday congratulated participants, spectators and nation on successful military parade held earlier in the morning at Shakarparian Parade ground in Islamabad to mark 77th Pakistan Day.
??ہم سب کا پاکستان ??#COAS congrats participants, spectators & nation on successful Parade. Appreciates security arrangements. ….1 / 4 pic.twitter.com/CjagYpvSRa
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017
In a statement, the COAS appreciated the security arrangements for the joint parade of all three forces of Pakistan military, the Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said in a series of tweets.
The COAS thanked China, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Chief of South African National Defence Force General Solly Zacharia for participation in the parade.
“Pakistan is significant in comity of nations. We r peaceful country,” the COAS said.
#COAS thanks China,Turkey,KSA & CDF South Africa for participation. Pakistan is significant in comity of nations. We r peaceful country..2/4 pic.twitter.com/wW6BHZ641H
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017
While acknowledging sacrifices of Ghazis and Shaheeds, the Amy Chief said that you are our heroes, your sacrifices shall not go waste.
“We owe our peace and independence to you,” General Qamar Javed Bajwa said.
#COAS acknowledges sacrifices of Ghazis & Shaheeds; “U r our heroes, ur sacrifices shall not go waste. We owe our peace and indep to U”. 3/4 pic.twitter.com/aarTJyAaCq
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017
The COAS also reiterated the resolve to eliminate terrorism from the County.
“Nation to stay steadfast for cleaning ‘Our Pakistan’ from fasaadis,” the COAS said. “Enemies of Pakistan to lay off”.
“Nation to stay steadfast for cleaning ‘Our Pakistan’ from fasaadis. Enemies of Pakistan to lay off”. #COAS
??ہم سب کا پاکستان ?? pic.twitter.com/Gj48YS4FbA— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) March 23, 2017