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COAS Bajwa visits Kharian to witness Corps level exercise
Kharian: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Kharian to witness a Corps level exercise on Wednesday.
Accoridng to the Inter-Services Public Relations, General Bajwa witnessed the culmination phase of the exercise, aimed at validating operational concepts as a sequel to Army War Games.
The exercise aimed at enhancing operational preparedness of formations, encompassing defensive and offensive tasks for various contingencies.
It involved employment of the latest weapon systems including VT4 tanks and combat air support.
The ISPR said the Army chief lauded the operational readiness and professionalism of the participating troops.
"The COAS expressed his complete satisfaction on the performance of newly inducted Chinese VT-4 tanks equipped with sophisticated technology and latest weapon system coupled with enhanced mobility," the statement said.
Genenral Bajwa stressed that realistic training in peace time is a must to meet any eventuality. “Continued practice of operational drills is imperative for effective response to wide ranging threats," he emphasised .
Earlier, on arrival the army chief was received by Commander 1 Corps Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazher Mahmood in the exercise area, followed by a comprehensive briefing on the exercise.
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