Pak Army is well-trained: COAS

BAHAWALPUR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan Army from soldiers to generals is a well-trained and battle hardened cohesive force, ready to take on any challenge confronting the defence and security of Pakistan.

According to ISPR, General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited a strike corps during its winter collective training near Bahawalpur on Thursday. The COAS witnessed training exercise for conduct of transfrontier offensive operations. Fighter aircraft of Pakistan Air Force and contingents of Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) also participated in exercise. COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa appreciated high standards of training displayed by participants including PAF. COAS especially hailed participation and display of high standard of training by the RSLF contingent. “Strike Corps of Pakistan Army have decisive role during the war. Such exercises enhance confidence for exploiting their optimal combat potential,” he said.

Senior Corpse Commanders, Inspector General Training and Evaluation Commander Army, Air Defence Command, senior officers of Pakistan Air Force and Deputy Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Major General Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al Moqrin were also present on the occasion.