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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had said Pakistan Army was prepared to defend territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against all odds.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Army Chief visited Bahawalpur and witnessed training activities of formation at Asrani and Khairpur Tamewali (KPT).
COAS Bajwa interacted with the troops and emphasised on realistic training in line with the emerging threats and challenges to defeat nefarious designs of our adversaries. The mechanized troops demonstrated battle drills involved in the operational cycle of the formation including offensive maneuvers.
The army chief also witnessed field firing of different weapon systems at KPT ranges. It included integrated firepower display of various components including Armour, Mechanized Infantry, Artillery, Air Defence, ATGMs duly supported by Pakistan Air Force and combat aviation.
He appreciated the high standards of training and operational preparedness of the formation. Earlier, on arrival, COAS Bajwa was received by Corps Commander Bahawalpur Lieutenant General Khalid Zia.