COAS visits Gujranwala and Marala, briefed about operational and training matters

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Gujranwala and Marala on Thursday.

At Corps HQ Gujranwala, COAS was briefed about operational, training and administrative matters of the Corps.

Later, COAS visited field training events near Gujranwala and Marala Headworks and witnessed troops honing battle drills and procedures for conventional operations.

Speaking with participating troops, COAS appreciated battle worthiness and impressive training standards achieved by the formation.

"Training being hallmark of professional competence, plays a vital role in enhancing combat readiness to withstand the rigours of battle. Whatever the odds, Pakistan Army will always live up to the expectations of our great nation in the defence of motherland, Inshaallah," COAS concluded.

Meanwhile, the COAS also visited CMH Gujranwala where he was updated on various up gradation projects undertaken for the benefit of patients. He also lauded the efforts of Army Medical Corps in containment of COVID-19 and saving valuable lives.

Commander Gujranwala Corps Lt Gen Syed Asim Munir received the COAS on arrival at Gujranwala.