Gen Bajwa visits Heavy Industries Taxila, directs expedition of defence projects

No compromise will be made towards efficiency of defence production, ISPR quotes army chief

Army chief General Qamar Bajwa visited on Wednesday Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), and appreciated the industry’s commitment of quality defence production.

The COAS was given a detailed briefing on the industry production and future projects in the pipeline.

“[The] HIT has a history of contributions to strengthen conventional defence capability of the country,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) quoted Gen Bajwa as saying. “No compromise shall be made towards this end irrespective of the constraints."

COAS at HIT Taxila. "No compromise shall be made to strengthen defence capability of the Country", COAS. (1 of 2). pic.twitter.com/2AoA6Q0enE

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 19, 2017

HIT Taxila. "Expedite ongoing projects for timely completion and for this def industries shall cont to be fully supported", COAS. (2 of 2). pic.twitter.com/vEWFk4LVTY

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 19, 2017

The army chief expressed satisfaction over the industry’s efficiency, and directed its chairman to expedite the ongoing projects such that they are completed in time.

He assured the HIT of Pakistan Army's complete support in this regard.