Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Peshawar Corps headquarters on Wednesday, where he paid a visit to the martyr’s monument and addressed officers and personnel of the corps, the military’s media wing said Wednesday.

The army chief appreciated the formation for monumental efforts in achieving peace and stability in area.

“We owe it to the sacrifices of our Shuhada (martyrs) for providing secure and enabling environment for socio-economic development in the newly-merged districts in particular and KP in general,” the ISPR quoted the army chief as saying.

The statement added that Gen Bajwa asked security personnel to remain focused on their professional duties.

Earlier, on arrival at Corps headquarters, the army chief was received by Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat.