Army chief witnesses integrated training of strike corps troops in Multan

The COAS was given detailed briefing on Operational, training and administrative matters of the formation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Later, COAS visited Kot Abdul Hakim to witness integrated training of strike corps troops busy in practising drills and procedures involving crossing of major water obstacles as part of offensive manoeuvre.

The Army chief also interacted with participants of exercise.

Speaking on the occasion, the COAS said such exercises enhance confidence of troops and hone professional skills for enhancing their optimal combat potential.

"Pakistan Army, is a well trained and battle hardened cohesive force ready to take on any challenge confronting defence and security of Pakistan, COAS remarked. Despite challenges, our focus remains on enhancing conventional capability of Pakistan Army including ISR, Air Defence, Cyber & mechanisation, COAS reiterated.

Only a well trained army equipped with future battlefield technologies can safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, COAS emphasised.

Earlier on arrival at HQ southern Command COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Chiragh Haider, Commander Southern Command.