'Focus on your energies in pursuit of professional excellence', army chief Bajwa advises cadets

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul and Baloch Regimental Centre Abbottabad "as part of his farewell visits," the military's media affairs wing said on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs' Monument and also interacted with the cadets and officers of PMA.

Upon his arrival at PMA, general Bajwa was received by Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Commander Rawalpindi Corps.

Addressing othe gathering, the COAS appreciated exceptionally high standards of Pakistan Army’s premier training institution and its efforts towards grooming the future leaders.

He advised cadets to focus on their energies in pursuit of professional excellence."

Later on, the army chief visited the Baloch Regimental Centre and laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada monument.

During the visit, the COAS interacted with serving and retired officers and troops of the illustrious Baloch Regiment and "paid rich tribute to their supreme sacrifices."

Earlier on arrival at Baloch Regimental Centre, general Bajwa was received by Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas, Chief of General Staff.