Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday attended as Chief guest the 54th Convocation Ceremony of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, held at Jinnah Convention Centre.
Earlier on arrival, the Army Chief was received by Vice President CPSP Professor Shoaib Shafi.
COAS General Bajwa awarded degrees to successful graduates and awarded medals to high achievers. COAS was also conferred honorary fellowship of CPSP.
Speaking on the occasion, COAS congratulated the fellowship/ membership of CPSP on achieving important milestone in their careers. He especially lauded the role of CPSP in enabling Pakistan’s doctors/ physicians to achieve specialization in respective fields at par with contemporary international forums. The Army Chief appreciated the exemplary role and services of medical community as front line warriors against the Pandemic. Doctors and healthcare workers are the heroes who despite all challenges worked tirelessly for the safety and wellbeing of the people of Pakistan during COVID-19, he emphasized.
Nation pays tribute to all those doctors and paramedics who sacrificed their lives as first responders in battling against pandemic while saving many precious lives, COAS reiterated. While mentioning immense contributions of Army Medical Corps to National health Care system, COAS said that all available resources will be utilized to ensure safety and security of people of Pakistan.
