-Visits Heavy Industries Taxila, lauds efforts to attain self-reliance
-Hails HIT’s production at par with International standards
-Witnesses work on ongoing projects during visit to various factories
RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed his full confidence in the capabilities of Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) and appreciated the commitment to transform the organization into a modern defence production establishment and adequately meet the requirements of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in line with international standards.
The Military’s Media Affairs Wing said in a statement the President was briefed on HIT’s technical capabilities, production activities, indigenization efforts, major Research and Development (R&D) projects and recently undertaken initiatives to improve efficiency of HIT.
It said the President visited various factories and witnessed work on ongoing projects. The President took keen interest in ongoing R&D projects including Bullet Proofing and IED protection of Military Vehicles and manufacturing of tank and Artillery Gun barrels and systems.
“He applauded HIT’s efforts to attain self-reliance through indigenization and acquisition of modern technologies for combat vehicles and systems,” the statement said.
The statement further stated: “The President expressed his full confidence in capabilities of HIT and appreciated commitment of HIT to transform the organisation into a modern defence production establishment so as to adequately meet the requirements of Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in line with international standards.”– ISPR
