COAS visits formation of Sialkot Corps, lauds operational proficiency

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COAS said that we cannot afford to ignore our preparations and readiness for conventional response

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited formation of Sialkot Corps during its winter collective training exercise.

In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR), the COAS witnessed final phase of the operational exercise by an Infantry Division.

Speaking at the occasion COAS said that we cannot afford to ignore our preparations and readiness for conventional response despite our commitments in ongoing Operation Raddul Fasaad. Our experience of sub conventional operations is an add on towards our combat worthiness.

Gen Qamar Bajwa also appreciated battle procedures and operational proficiency of the participants, adding that a professional Army being well trained, equipped and practiced deters war.

The COAS said that he takes pride in leading an Army which by the grace of Allah Almighty has served the nation by successfully combating terrorism and is prepared to respond to any conventional threat on borders for defence of the motherland.


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