-Visits Line of Control, receives briefing on Indian CFVs
-Lauds troops preparedness, continued vigilance & professionalism
-Terms Indian provocations as threat to regional peace and stability
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has paid a visit on Tuesday to the forward troops deployed along Line of Control (LOC).
In his visit, COAS was briefed about latest situation including the Indian Cease Fire Violations (CFVs) where the hostile neighbor deliberately targeted innocent civilians along LOC.
He was also briefed over the recent targeting of UN vehicle by Indian troops against all international norms and conventions.
Following the updates, the COAS appreciated operational preparedness and high morale of the troops, while he also lauded officers and personnel for continued vigilance and professionalism. Indian provocations particularly recent targeting of United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) vehicles are a threat to regional peace and stability, COAS said. The COAS said Indian Army shall always get a befitting response to any misadventure or aggression they initiate.
Pakistan Army, he underscored, shall take measures to protect innocent civilians along LOC and defend honour, dignity & territorial integrity of motherland at all costs. It may be noted that Corps Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas received COAS at the LOC.
Earlier, Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited an operational base of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to witness the Pakistan-China joint air exercise “Shaheen-IX”, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Addressing the participants of the exercise, COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the joint exercise will improve the combat capacity of both air forces substantially and also enhance interoperability between them with greater strength and harmony.
According to the military’s media wing, the army chief said that such joint training ventures are vital to increase combat readiness of both countries to face emerging geo-strategic challenges.
While interacting with the base personnel, the COAS lauded the professionalism and dedication of PAF and reiterated the importance of inter- services harmony and synergy for operational success, said ISPR.
“PAF’s cutting edge aside, what makes it Second to None is the high morale and thorough professionalism of its personnel,” he added.–ISPR
