Army chief for continuation of democracy
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Tuesday that democracy should continue in the country.
He was talking to journalists after the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the presidency.
The president administered the oath to the prime minister.
When asked by a journalist as to how he saw the democratic process, the army chief said: “Continuation of democracy is good for the country.”
He tried to keep himself out of the reach of journalists, but in reply to a question, he said: “Talking to a journalist is full of danger.”
After talking to media persons, he moved forward to meet Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and again said in a lighter vein: “Let me go to meet Maulana Sahib, otherwise he will issue a fatwa.”
Neither President Mamnoon Hussain nor Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi talked to the media and left the venue.
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Zakaullah, former cabinet members, diplomats, politicians and bureaucrats also attended the ceremony.
Special two days long
Baloch Regiment Conference is being held at Baloch Regimental Center Abbotabad. In its opening session COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa was presented the honour and ranks of Colonel in Chief of Baloch Regiment.
COAS lauded the proud traditions and contribution of Baloch Regiment which is one of the most decorated regiments of Army due to sterling performance over the years.