Chairman Dubai Port World lauds relief efforts of Pakistan Army in flood-hit areas
September 25, 2022
Chairman Dubai Port World Sheikh Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Sunday.
Relief efforts in the wake of the devastating floods and all that can be done on the road to recovery for Pakistan were discussed.
Sheikh Ahmed Sultan, who earlier today visited flood-affected areas in Sindh, made a donation of 2.5 million dollars for the Army Relief Fund.
The visiting dignitary commended the relief efforts of Pakistan Army in the flood-affected areas and said that UAE and its leadership stand with the people of Pakistan in this time of distress.
Sheikh Ahmed Sultan committed to raise the issue of climate justice for Pakistan at the world forums.
The Army Chief thanked Sheikh Sultan for his valuable and timely support to Pakistan.
Matters of economic development in Pakistan were also discussed.
Sheikh Sultan apprised the Army Chief of Dubai Port World’s interest in investing further in Pakistan. He offered to bring other donors for Flood Relief efforts in the days ahead.
It is pertinent to mention that Dubai Port World is one of the largest port operators globally.
Sheikh Sultan also thanked Fakhar-e-Alam, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, for arranging this visit and creating awareness in UAE about the need for help in Pakistan.
COAS expresses satisfaction over operational preparedness of formations
September 28, 2022
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed satisfaction over operational preparedness of formations and directed them to maintain strict vigil to guard against any threat.
Chairing 251st Corps Commanders’ Conference in Rawalpindi today (Wednesday), he directed that all formations must leave no stone unturned to take action against terrorists in coordination with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
The forum undertook a comprehensive review of security environment with special focus on situation along the borders, internal security and other professional matters of the Army.
It resolved that resurgence of terrorism will not be tolerated.
The forum was also briefed in detail on external and internal security situation with particular focus on flood situation and ongoing relief efforts being undertaken by Army formations across the country.
The Corps Commanders expressed solidarity with flood victims who are braving great difficulties and resolved to extend maximum assistance for their relief and rehabilitation.
General Bajwa commended formations for reaching out people in distress and helping them to mitigate their sufferings.
He praised Army doctors and paramedics for provision of emergency medical care to flood affectees particularly children and women including measures to check spread of diseases in flood-hit areas.
The Army Chief also appreciated Army Engineers and FWO for restoring accessibility of critical routes and communication infrastructure on emergency basis.
He directed formations to focus on relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and help restore routine life in flood affected areas.
Army Chief inaugurates Chaklala Cricket Ground
September 29, 2022
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa inaugurated newly renovated 501 Central Workshop Cricket Ground named as Chaklala Cricket Ground in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
The cricket ground was upgraded to provide state of the art sports facility to cricket fans especially for the youth of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The sports ground will be available to students and cricket clubs of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to promote the game of cricket and provide healthy sports environment.
In his remarks, the Army Chief appreciated the efforts of Rawalpindi Corps for renovating the old cricket ground and providing an excellent cricketing facility for the city.
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