Gen Bajwa Health Heart Block Update CMH Treatment — Gen Bajwa receiving medical care after fainting at home due to heart block, now stable and under close supervision.

Ex-Army Chief Bajwa Stable Following Heart Block-Related Fall Treatment

Former Army Chief Gen Bajwa stable after heart block-related fall; receiving treatment, fully conscious, family and doctors closely monitoring recovery.

By Fahad On Feb 13, 2026

Islamabad – (Web Desk) – Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa fainted due to a heart block, a problem affecting the heart’s electrical system, a family source confirmed. The sudden loss of consciousness caused him to fall and sustain a head injury. He is currently receiving medical treatment.

The source told The News that much false information about the former army chief has been circulating in the media and on social platforms. They urged the public to avoid spreading rumours and to respect Gen Bajwa’s medical privacy.

“On the evening of Monday, February 9, Gen Bajwa was feeling unwell but continued his usual walk and exercise. Later that night, he felt nauseous and went to the washroom. After vomiting, he fainted and fell, with blood coming from his ears. He was rushed to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) within 15 minutes,” the source said.

“There were three hairline fractures in his skull, but fortunately, there were no blood clots in his brain that could have been fatal. He is receiving proper treatment. After further tests, doctors said he fainted due to a Third-Degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block,” the source said.

“There is some bleeding, but doctors say surgery is not needed at this stage. He is being kept sedated to support healing and recovery. Doctors plan to install a permanent pacemaker to treat his heart condition. For now, he is being treated with a temporary pacemaker,” the source informed. The source added that the positive news is that Gen Bajwa is fully conscious and recognises all members of his family.

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The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), earlier, in a health update, said that the former military chief was currently receiving medical treatment at CMH. According to the military’s media wing, Gen Bajwa was admitted to the CMH after sustaining injuries from a fall at his residence.

General (retd) Bajwa served as army chief from 2016 to 2022 and retired on November 29, 2022.