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While I cannot answer specifically about the recent officers but your question reminded me of the founding commander of the SSG, Maj Gen Abu Bakr Usman Mitha who was also an infantry officer, commissioned into the parachute regiment who later commanded the I Armored Div later after setting up the SSG as a Col. Obviously this predates the SSG becoming a divisional command but similar paths.

General Aslam Baig or Shamim Alam?

Shamim Alam

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ISPR official confirms that Pakistan is indigenously developing 155 mm Artillery Gun. Currently its under development at Heavy Industries Taxila.

 

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A Gentleman, I knew he was from 26th Cavalry and was also GOC SSG but commanding a infantry brigade is new for me. For people who are not aware he was born in Kenya and was a British national, renounced his British nationality to join army. Was kicked out of army due to differences with Musharraf.

 

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General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Armoured Corps Regimental Centre Nowshehra today. COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fathea for Martyrs.

 

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COAS pinned badges of rank on the shoulders of Lt General Nadeem Zaki Manj to formally install him as Colonel Commandant of Armoured Corps. COAS lauded Armoured Corps being decisive arm in battle field for displaying highest standards of professional excellence & commendable..

 

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Thomas West, United States Special Representative for Afghanistan, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff at GHQ,

 

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Zamir Kabulov, Special Representative of President of the Russian Federation on Afghanistan, called on COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ today...

 

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COAS seeks global convergence on Afghanistan to avoid humanitarian crisis


Agencies
November 13, 2021

RAWALPINDI: United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West calls on Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Friday. — Photo courtesy ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, during his interaction with the visiting dignitaries of the United States, Russia and China on Friday, highlighted the need for global convergence on Afghanistan for avoiding the looming humanitarian crisis.
The army chief also called for coordinated efforts for the economic uplift of Afghan people and peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan in pursuit of regional stability, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The COAS expressed these views during his meeting with US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, Special Representative of President of the Russian Federation on Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov and Special Envoy of China on Afghanistan Affairs Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong at General Headquarters.

Special envoys of US, Russia, China hold separate meetings with Bajwa, laud Pakistan role for regional stability

At the meetings, which took place a day after a meeting of the Troika Plus in Islamabad, the special representatives appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional stability and efforts for peace in Afghanistan. The Troika Plus earlier agreed to continue practical engagement with the Taliban to encourage the implementation of moderate and prudent policies that could help achieve a stable and prosperous Afghanistan as soon as possible. The forum, which met on Thursday after a gap of three months, also expressed deep concern over the severe humanitarian and economic situation in Afghanistan and reiterated unwavering support for the people of Afghanistan.

During their visits to the army headquarters in Rawalpindi, the dignitaries discussed with the COAS matters of mutual interest, the current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields.

The COAS apprised the US special envoy of Pakistan’s desire to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement and wish for long-term and multi-domain enduring relationship with the US.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

Also, Special Representative of President of the Russian Federation on Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov called on the army chief at GHQ where they discussed the current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields.

On the occasion, the COAS expressed the country’s desire to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement with all the regional players. He also wished for long-term and enduring multi-domain relationship with Russia.

Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, Special Envoy on Afghanistan Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China, also called on the army chief and praised Pakistan’s efforts for peace and regional stability.

Mr Yue also pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels. He appreciated Pakistan’s special efforts for effective border management in the wake of Afghan situation.

According to the ISPR, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, including Afghanistan situation, and measures to further enhance bilateral cooperation were discussed during the meeting.

Published in Dawn, November 13th, 2021

 

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Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, Special Envoy on Afghanistan Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ..

 

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COAS witnesses corps level military drills in Kharian

Realistic training in peace time is mandatory to meet any eventuality, says General Qamar


News Desk
November 17, 2021

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa stressed that realistic training in peace time is must to meet any eventuality.


Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday witnessed the culmination phase of a corps level exercise in Kharian, aimed at validating operational concepts as a sequel to Army War Games, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

It said that the exercise aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formations, encompassing defensive and offensive tasks for various contingencies.

The military’s media wing said that the exercise involved the employment of the latest weapon systems including VT-4 tanks and combat air support.

Speaking on the occasion, according ISPR statement, General Qamar appreciated the operational readiness and professionalism of participating troops. He expressed his complete satisfaction with the performance of newly inducted Chinese VT-4 tanks equipped with sophisticated technology and the latest weapon system coupled with enhanced mobility.

The army chief stressed that realistic training in peace time is mandatory to meet any eventuality. “Continued practice of operational drills is imperative for effective response to wide-ranging threats," he emphasised.
Earlier, the army chief was received by Commander 1 Corps Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazher Mahmood upon his arrival in the exercise area followed by a comprehensive briefing on the exercise.

 

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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa, witnessed a Corps level exercise at Kharian & culmination phase of exercise aimed at validating operational concepts as sequel to Army War Games..

 

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why he post this picture, it's dishonouring! @HRK