RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday visited Chanoki near Chawinda, Sialkot today and witnessed military exercise, ‘Victory Shield’, conducted by Gujranwala Corps, ARY NEWS reported quoting Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
According to the ISPR, COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa was received by Commander Gujranwala Corps Lieutenant General Muhammad Aamer, who briefed him on objectives, planning parameters and conduct modalities of the exercise which is aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formation, encompassing defensive and offensive tasks in response to any misadventure by the adversary.
The army chief, according to the military’s media wing, expressed satisfaction over the training standards and professional competence of the troops.
Addressing the participating troops, COAS stressed upon realistic and strenuous training in the field. “Such exercises help bolster troops’ confidence, enhance cohesiveness and synergy and optimize their combat potential,” the COAS remarked.
On November 23, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Headquarters Lahore Corps where he was given a detailed briefing on operational preparedness of the formation.
According to the ISPR, COAS Qamar Bajwa appreciated the operational preparedness and measures taken against COVID-19 pandemic by the Corps that is currently being led by Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz.
The army chief, according to the military’s media wing, visited Lahore Medical College (LMC) Lahore and laid the foundation stone of School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS).
While interacting with the students and faculty, the COAS said that LMC has emerged as a leading College in Pakistan and is playing a pivotal role in producing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and BS (Honors) Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) of the highest caliber.
