Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa is currently receiving medical treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi after a fall at his residence on the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
While initial reports suggested a simple slip, new medical details from family sources indicate the fall was caused by a sudden cardiac event.
#BreakingNews: General Bajwa’s brother in law Naeem Ghumman gives an important update on ex Army Chief’s serious health condition in Military Hospital Rawalpindi. General Bajwa receives head injury and is now undergoing different critical tests.👇 pic.twitter.com/67t69A9VTT
— Zahid Gishkori (@ZahidGishkori) February 11, 2026
Heart Block and Head Injury
Medical reports from Friday, February 13, clarified that the former army chief did not merely slip but fainted due to a Third-Degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block—a condition where electrical signals in the heart are severely disrupted.
- The Incident: Around 4:30 AM on Tuesday, Gen Bajwa suffered a sudden loss of consciousness (fainting) which led to a fall.
- Nature of Injuries: The fall resulted in three hairline fractures in his skull. Fortunately, doctors confirmed there are no blood clots in the brain.
- Current Status: He is stable, fully conscious, and recognizing family members. He is currently being treated with a temporary pacemaker, with plans for a permanent one to be installed soon.
Official Confirmation from ISPR
The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), issued a statement on Thursday, February 12, confirming the hospitalization:
“Former Chief of Army Staff General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), sustained an injury after falling at his residence. He is currently under treatment at CMH.”
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Family Response
His brother-in-law, Naeem Ghummam, shared a video update on X (formerly Twitter) to dispel social media rumors, stating that the General has undergone comprehensive testing and is “100% out of danger.” The family has requested privacy while the medical team continues to monitor his recovery in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Tenure Highlights
General Bajwa served as Pakistan’s 10th COAS for six years (2016–2022). His tenure was notable for:
- Counter-terrorism: Leading Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad.
- Diplomacy: Playing a key role in regional security and economic strategic partnerships.
- Extensions: His initial three-year term was extended by another three years in 2019.
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