Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has said that the Pakistan Army was cognizant of the challenges the country was faced with, adding that with the support of the nation, it was prepared to thwart any nefarious designs of the country's enemies.
The COAS said this while visiting the troops in Khairpur Tamewali to witness the field exercise of the Bahawalpur Corps.
The army chief was briefed about exercise, which was aimed at enhancing professional skills at various tiers and battlefield procedures required to meet future challenges in operational environment.
Gen Munir witnessed integrated fire and battle manoeuvers of various elements, including armour, mechanized infantry, artillery, air defense, anti-tank guided missiles duly supported by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Combat Aviation. Later, the army chief interacted with the troops participating in the exercise.
He appreciated the training standards, operational preparedness and high morale of officers and troops, and directed the troops to keep serving the nation with traditional zeal and passion under all circumstances.
“The Pakistan Army is fully prepared to defend territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against all odds. The Pakistan armed forces are focused on defending the frontiers of motherland against full spectrum of threat and with the support of the nation, the armed forces will defeat the enemies of Pakistan, InshaAllah," the COAS concluded.
Earlier, on his arrival, COAS Gen Munir was received by the Bahawalpur Corps commander.
