University students visit Karachi's Malir Cantt

Students and faculty members from the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology on Saturday visited Malir Cantt in Karachi, the military said in a statement.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the visit was a part of the programme "A Day with the Army". Participants offered Fatiha and laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument.

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The ISPR said that the participants spent the complete day with troops. "Interactive session was held and documentaries about armed forces were also shown," it added.

In a day-long activity, the military's media wing added, participants witnessed a display of various weapons and equipment and were briefed about their use and functionality.

In November, students of six major universities of Lahore spent a day with army troops and learned about the routine functioning and training of the military, a statement issued by the ISPR had said.

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The military further said that the event took place at Lahore Garrison, wherein the students interacted with the troops from the armour, infantry and artillery units along with the logistic support elements.

In July, students from various universities in Lahore also spent a day with army personnel and were enlightened on the routine functioning of the troops, their organisation and defence capability.

The students showed keen interest while riding on tanks and armoured vehicles, and praised the state of the military for its high competence and discipline.