RAWALPINDI: Former chief of army staff General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa sustained a skull fracture and multiple injuries after a fall at his home in Rawalpindi, local media reported on Thursday, citing family sources.
According to his family, the incident occurred at around 4:30am when Gen Bajwa slipped and fell in the bathroom of his home. He suffered injuries to his head and other parts of his body and was immediately shifted to a hospital in Rawalpindi.
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Family members said the former army chief is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where doctors are closely monitoring his condition. No official medical bulletin has been issued so far, and the family has not shared further details about the severity of his injuries or the expected duration of his treatment.
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The news of Gen Bajwa’s hospitalisation quickly spread, prompting concern among political figures, former colleagues and the public. Several well-wishers have expressed hopes for his speedy recovery.
Qamar Javed Bajwa, born on November 11, 1960, is a retired four-star general who served as the 10th Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan from November 29, 2016, to November 29, 2022. During his tenure, he played a key role in overseeing counter-terrorism operations and navigating complex civil-military and regional security challenges.
Bajwa received his early education at F.G. Sir Syed College and Gordon College in Rawalpindi before joining the Pakistan Military Academy in 1978. He was commissioned into the Pakistan Army in 1980 in the 16th Baloch Regiment, the same unit once commanded by his father.
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Over a military career spanning more than four decades, Gen Bajwa held several senior command and staff positions, including Commander of X Corps, Inspector General of Training and Evaluation, and Force Commander of Gilgit-Baltistan. In 2018, he was ranked 68th on Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful People.
Hospital authorities have not issued an official statement, while family sources said further updates on his health would be shared as his condition stabilises.