Qamar Javed Bajwa
General Qamar Javed Bajwa is a retired four-star general of the Pakistan Army, who served as the Chief of Army Staff from November 2016 until November 2022. His tenure was significant in terms of military operations against terrorism and maintaining a complex relationship with neighboring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan. Bajwa's leadership was often scrutinized in the context of Pakistan's internal politics, especially regarding the military's influence over civilian government. He has been a key figure in the military's strategic decisions, including those affecting the political fate of various leaders, including former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was injured after falling at home and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
سابق آرمی چیف جنرل (ر) قمر جاوید باجوہ گھر میں گر کر چوٹ لگنے سے زخمی، اسپتال میں زیرِ علاج
Pakistan· 2026-02-12General Qamar Javed Bajwa's role in the political interference during his tenure as Army Chief is questioned.
’دربار فیض‘ سے ’متاثرین فیض‘ تکPakistan· 2025-12-17
General Qamar Javed Bajwa is mentioned in the context of speculation regarding legal action against him following the sentencing of former DG ISI Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid.
جنرل (ر) باجوہ کیخلاف کوئی کیس نہیں، ججز، بیوروکریٹس، سیاستدانوں اور میڈیا پرسنز کیخلاف کارروائی ہوسکتی ہے، ذرائعPakistan· 2025-12-14
General Qamar Javed Bajwa maintained diplomatic balance and provided key assistance during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
فیلڈ مارشل کی عالمی مقبولیتPakistan· 2025-10-28
General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan.
سب کچھ بدل جائے گا؟Pakistan· 2025-10-20
General Qamar Javed Bajwa played a significant role in the constitutional amendment that merged tribal areas into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
شکوک و شہبات کے سائےPakistan· 2025-09-29
Qamar Javed Bajwa was the army chief during a time when Imran Khan had a favorable relationship with the military.
عمران، مقتدرہ، تعلقات کی نوعیتPakistan· 2025-09-17
Azam Swati was jailed and allegedly tortured for his tweet against then army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa.
PTI taps Achakzai and Swati for opposition leader slots - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-21
General Qamar Javed Bajwa was granted an extension during Imran Khan's premiership, which Asad Qaiser now admits was a historical mistake.
اسد قیصر نے جنرل باجوہ کی ایکسٹینشن پر قوم سے معذرت کر لیPakistan· 2025-08-10
The demonstration was witnessed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Pakistan Army inducts first batch of VT-4 battle tanks - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-02
Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa is seen inspecting the JC-10 aircraft.
In pictures: PM Imran oversees J10-C fighter jets' induction to PAF - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-02
General Qamar Javed Bajwa is mentioned as having played a role in establishing Imran Khan's government in 2018.
سیاہ دل لوگPakistan· 2025-07-03
A fake social media post suggested that then-army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa had been possibly infected with Covid-19.
Doctored screenshots posing as DAWN circulate on social media — here’s how you can verifyPakistan· 2025-06-02
Lieutenant General Asim Munir was commissioned under the command of then Commander Ten Corps General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
لیفٹیننٹ جنرل عاصم منیر کی فوج میں خدمات پر ایک نظرPakistan· 2025-05-20
General Qamar Javed Bajwa has retired after completing his six-year term as Chief of Army Staff.
جنرل عاصم منیر پاک فوج کے 17 ویں آرمی چیف بن گئےPakistan· 2025-05-20
Qamar Javed Bajwa was the predecessor of Syed Asim Munir and led during the last major military crisis between the two countries in 2019.
Pakistán intercepta dos drones sobre su territorio mientras sopesa su respuesta a los bombardeos de la India | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-08
Qamar Javed Bajwa is the predecessor of General Syed Asim Munir and had a more moderate stance towards India.
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Vietnam· 2025-05-08
Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was the immediate predecessor of Gen Munir and was known for his public-facing approach.
Pakistan army chief’s Kashmir remarks cause anger in India
United Kingdom· 2025-04-30
Former Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa was present at the funeral.
جنرل عاصم منیر کی والدہ کی نماز جنازہ ادا، آرمی چیف نے خود نماز پڑھائیPakistan· 2025-03-25
Qamar Javed Bajwa is a former army chief whose family was involved in a controversy related to leaked tax records.
Petition filed in IHC for recovery of US-based journalist Ahmad Noorani’s 2 brothers - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-19
General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed his concerns about player selections for the T20 World Cup.
Playing havoc with cricket - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-05
Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was granted a three-year extension by former prime minister Imran Khan, which Abbasi criticized as a mistake.
Ex-PM Abbasi says amendment that allowed Gen Bajwa’s extension should be repealed - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-26
The extension in the service of former army chief, retired Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, was mentioned in the Supreme Court.
SC ‘dictated’ law for army chief’s extension: Justice Afghan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-26
General Qamar Javed Bajwa agreed with Imran Khan's decision to visit Russia despite concerns.
امریکی انٹلیجنس، پاک فوج کا مشورہ، عمران کا دورۂ روس، ان کہی کہانیPakistan· 2025-02-22
General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa collaborated with former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar to oust Nawaz Sharif.
نواز شریف کو غلط نکالا گیا، شیر افضل مروتPakistan· 2025-02-17