COAS visits Skardu and Gilgit and inaugurates Software Technology Parks

COAS visits Skardu and Gilgit and inaugurates Software Technology Parks.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday inaugurated state-of-the-art Software Technology Park at Skardu.

COAS visits Skardu and Gilgit

It would help promote research and innovation in the field of information technology (IT) and defence communication.

On arrival at Skardu, relevant personnel briefed him on the latest situation and operational preparedness of FCNA troops deployed along the line of control (LoC).

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar, the COAS also interacted with officers and men.

As per DG ISPR’s tweet, army chief appreciated their high morale, operational readiness under challenging environment and harsh weather conditions.

He emphasized to ensure highest levels of readiness for effectively responding to emerging threats.

Later, the COAS visited Gilgit and inaugurated the latest Software Technology Park, an initiative of Special Communication Organization (SCO).

“The facility will help create environment for research and innovation in the fields of IT and defence communication by honing and harnessing the skills of our brilliant youth. It will serve as a trigger for development of cyber industry in the area,” he added.

Acknowledging efforts of SCO, the COAS said establishment of IT clusters in remote areas would have a great effect by encouraging innovation and digitization.

Earlier, on arrival at Skardu, the COAS was received by Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas.

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