COAS praises high morale of Troops during Pano Aqil visit

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday appreciated high morale of Troops during a visit to Pano Aqil, a tehsil of Sukkur District in the Sindh province, where he told Pakistan’s Security Forces that effective integration of various arms and services during training was imperative for befitting response to adversary during war, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said in a news release that the Army Chief visited Pano Aqil, a tehsil of Sukkur District in the Sindh province, and witnessed training of formation at Field Firing Ranges, Salehpat.
The COAS was given a detailed briefing on operational preparedness of the desert formation training in field, the statement said, adding, the participating troops demonstrated integrated battle drills by various components as part of defensive battle in desert including fire and maneuver.
Interacting with troops, the COAS appreciated their combat readiness, training standards and high morale while training under such tough conditions. He also planted a tree as part of Sarsabz-o-Shadab Pakistan campaign. He commended formation for this undertaking in unfavourable desert conditions aimed at preservation of environment and strengthening defence of the area.–ISPR