RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited Armoured Corps Regimental Centre Nowshehra.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha for Martyrs.
Gen Bajwa also pinned badges of rank on the shoulders of Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj to formally install him as Colonel Commandant of Armoured Corps.
The army chief lauded Armoured Corps being decisive arm in the battle field for displaying highest standards of professional excellence and commendable performance during various operations.
He emphasized that commanders at all levels must stay focused on professional training of all ranks.
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“Being a technology extensive component of Army, staying abreast with latest developments is imperative for Armoured Corps,” the COAS added.
Earlier, COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said self-reliance in defence production is the hallmark of any country and Pakistan is proud of the milestones achieved toward that end.
He expressed these views while visiting the Heavy Industries Taxila, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Army Chief visited various facilities of Heavy Industries and witnessed recently developed enhanced protection solutions and remote weapon systems for tanks, indigenously developed 155 mm Artillery gun barrel, ballistic and IED protection of military vehicles and manufacturing, rebuild and upgradation of tanks and Armoured Personnel Carriers.
