RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited the headquarters of Gujranwala Corps, ARY News reported, citing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
According to the military’s media wing, the COAS was briefed about operational, training and administrative matters of the corps during the visit. Later, the Army chief visited field training events near Gujranwala and Marala Headworks and witnessed troops honing battle drills and procedures for conventional operations.
Speaking with participating troops, the COAS said, “Whatever the odds, Pakistan Army will always live up to the expectations of our great nation in the defence of the motherland, Inshallah.”
He maintained that training being a hallmark of professional competence, played a vital role in enhancing combat readiness to withstand the rigours of battle, said ISPR.
The Army chief appreciated battle worthiness and impressive training standards achieved by the formation.
The COAS also visited CMH Gujranwala where he was updated on various up gradation projects undertaken for the benefit of patients, the statement said, adding that the COAS also lauded the efforts of Army Medical Corps in containment of COVID-19 and saving valuable lives.
Earlier, on arrival, Commander Gujranwala Corps Lieutenant General Syed Asim Munir received the COAS.
Earlier, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited forward areas at Chamb Sector along Line of Control (LoC) where he was briefed about the latest situation after the ceasefire violations by Indian troops, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
“COAS visited forward areas at Chamb Sector along LOC. COAS Bajwa was briefed on latest operational situation including Indian CFVs deliberately targeting local residents living near LOC,” the army’s media wing said in a statement. While interacting with officers and men, the COAS appreciated troops for a continued vigil and remarkable operational preparedness.
The ISPR said that COAS emphasized upon troops to extend all-out support to local population affected by unprovoked Indian ceasefire violations. “Remain steadfast, discharge your duties with utmost sincerity and devotion”, the COAS Bajwa was quoted as saying by the ISPR.
It is pertinent to mention here that Indian forces along the LoC and the Working Boundary (WB) have been continuously targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-caliber mortars and automatic weapons.
This year, India has committed 2,341 ceasefire violations to date, resulting in the martyrdom of 18 people and serious injuries to 188 innocent civilians, according to FO Spokesperson Zahid Hafiz Chaudhry.–ISPR
