Army Chief visits field training area in Cholistan Desert

Army Chief visits field training area in Cholistan Desert.

During the visit, Chief of the Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa lauded excellent training.

He said that excellent training and commitment enhance the operational capability for effective response to all threats and challenges.

Army Chief visits field training area in Cholistan Desert

According to ISPR, the personnel concerned briefed the Army Chief on conduct modalities of two weeks long Corps level exercise Zarb e Hadeed.

The exercise aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formations.

It seeks this through creating synergy among Infantry, Mechanized Forces, Combat Aviation, Surveillance platforms, Army Air Defence and Artillery while operating within defensive Operation cycle of a Corps.

Meanwhile, the troops and units participating in the exercise displayed great degree of professionalism and synergy while conducting offensive and defensive maneuvers in different phases of the exercise.

The COAS appreciated dedication and professionalism of participating troops.

Moreover, he expressed complete satisfaction over combat readiness and training standards of Bahawalpur Corps.

Later, COAS visited Logistic installations of Bahawalpur Corps.

Furthermore, he also lauded the engineering skills and maintenance standards achieved.

On the other hand, Pakistan Air Force chief visited Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters in Colombo.

During the visit, the Air Chief met with Commander Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Karagoda Pathirana.

Both sides discussed matters pertaining to mutual professional interest.

GTV