COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa, witnesses exercise at Kharian

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 06 Jan 2023

RAWALPINDI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) witnessed a Corps level exercise at Kharian.

COAS Bajwa witnessed the culmination phase of the exercise aimed at validating operational concepts as a sequel to Army War Games.

The exercise aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formations, encompassing defensive and offensive tasks for various contingencies. The exercise involved the employment of the latest weapon systems including VT4 tanks and combat air support.

COAS appreciated the operational readiness and professionalism of participating troops. COAS expressed his complete satisfaction with the performance of newly inducted Chinese VT-4 tanks equipped with sophisticated technology and the latest weapon system coupled with enhanced mobility.

COAS stressed that realistic training in peacetime is must to meet any eventuality. “Continued practice of operational drills is imperative for effective response to wide-ranging threats," COAS emphasized.

Earlier, on arrival, the COAS was received by Commander 1 Corps Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazher Mahmood in the exercise area followed by a comprehensive briefing on the exercise.