COAS Qamar Bajwa lauds Lahore Corps for steps taken against Covid-19 pandemic

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Headquarters Lahore Corps on Tuesday.

According to a press release issued by the ISPR, the COAS was given a detailed briefing on operational preparedness of the formation. He appreciated the Corps operational preparedness and measures taken against Covid-19 pandemic.

The COAS also visited Lahore Medical College (LMC), Lahore. He laid the foundation stone of School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS).

While interacting with the students and faculty, the COAS said that LMC has emerged as a leading college in Pakistan and is playing a pivotal role in producing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) & BS (Honors) Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) of the highest caliber. He emphasized on the youth to strive for excellence while always seeking to optimally contribute for their country and service to humanity.

Later, the COAS visited the forward troops in Bedian where he was briefed by local Formation Commander.

The COAS expressed satisfaction over the high standard of operational readiness and morale of troops. While interacting with Officers and Troops, the COAS said: "We are a battle hardened Army that has rendered innumerable sacrifices in the line of duty and are ready to defend our motherland at all costs."

During the visit, Commander Lahore Corps Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz was also present.