COAS for maintaining qualitative edge over adversary July 1, 2021 ISLAMABAD: COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said a well-equipped, well-trained and motivated army having unwavering support of its people can surmount any challenge. âThe forces that wish to undermine the unbreakable bond between armed forces and the nation are bound to fail,â the COAS visited National Defence University (NDU) here Wednesday and addressed participants of National Security and War Course (NSWC) â 21. Speaking on the occasion, COAS dilated upon the evolving strategic and regional environment. Pakistan stands for peace within and all around, as it looks forward to acting as a bridge between regions, he added.