RAWALPINDI: Over 500 students and teachers from local schools, colleges and universities have spent a day in Cholistan area with the Bahawalpur Corps during the Pakistan Army training exercises.
The one-day programme “A day with the Army” was aimed to educate the younger generation about the Pakistan Army’s defence responsibilities and professionalism, said an ISPR press release.
At the beginning of the programme, the students were given a hands-on demonstration of the professionalism of the soldiers of the Pakistan Army. The students also reviewed the fire of a multi-barrel rocket launcher during which PAF fighter jets also demonstrated the attack. Seeing this, the enthusiasm of the students was visible, it added.
On this occasion, the students appreciated the professionalism and high morale of the Pakistan Army and appreciated the commitment and dedication of the army on all fronts for the integrity and stability of the country. At the end, the students met with the Corps Commander Bahawalpur
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Experts say draconian internet censorship threatens to cut country off from promising future
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
