Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Friday that Pakistan Army was fully prepared to defend the country against any misadventure.
He made the remarks while speaking to troops near Jhelum, where he went to witness a military exercise.
“Pakistan Army is fully invested in peace and stability of the region,” he was quoted as saying by the Inter-Services Public Relations. “However we are ready and resolute in defending the motherland against any misadventure.”
The aim of the exercise was simulating battlefield conditions to train troops in a realistic environment. Fire of various weapon systems, including tanks, anti-tank weapons, multiple calibre artillery guns and PAF fighter jets was part of the exercise.
The army chief appreciated the operational training standard and high morale of troops. He exhorted troops to focus on training and professional pursuits as the strenuous training and highest standard of preparedness is the hallmark to deter any belligerence. The Rawalpindi corps commander was also present during the exercise.
Published in Daily Times, January 26th 2019.
