- Former Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa (65 years old) has passed away following complications from severe head injuries.
- He had been undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Rawalpindi after suffering a serious fall in his washroom in February 2026.
- The incident resulted in multiple head injuries, requiring immediate medical intervention.
- Doctors performed a major surgery soon after his admission, and he was kept under close observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Quick Profile:
- Full Name: Qamar Javed Bajwa
- Born: November 27, 1960
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Profession: Military Officer
- Rank: General (Retd.)
- Tenure as Army Chief: 2016 – 2022
Career Highlights
- Appointed as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan Army in 2016
- Received a 3-year extension in 2019.
- Led the army during key regional tensions, including India–Pakistan standoffs
Controversies & Criticism
- Faced criticism over:
- Military’s role in politics
- Extension as Army Chief
- Handling of internal political developments
- Despite this, remained one of Pakistan’s most powerful figures during his tenure.
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