Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has visited troops at Khairpur Tamewali (KPT) to witness field exercise of Bahawalpur Corps.
The Army Chief was briefed about field exercise, aimed at enhancing professional skills at various tiers and battlefield procedures required to meet future challenges in operational environment, said a news release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The COAS witnessed integrated fire and battle maneuvers of various elements, including Armour, Mechanized Infantry, Artillery, Air Defense, Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) duly supported by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and combat aviation.
Later, the COAS interacted with troops participating in the exercise.
The Army Chief appreciated the training standards, operational preparedness and high morale of officers and troops. He directed troops to keep serving the nation with traditional zeal and passion under all circumstances.
“We are cognizant of the challenges and with the support of the nation we are prepared to thwart any nefarious designs of the enemies of Pakistan,”he emphasized.
“Pakistan Army is fully prepared to defend territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against all odds. Pakistan Armed Forces are focused on defending the frontiers of motherland against full spectrum of threat and with the support of the nation, Armed Forces will defeat the enemies of Pakistan, InshaAllah,” he remarked.
Earlier, on arrival, COAS was received by Commander Bahawalpur Corps.
