COAS stresses to counter misinformation

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday emphasised that misinformation and propaganda by inimical forces threaten national cohesion which must be identified and countered collectively through a unified response.

The Army Chief was addressing the induction ceremony of SH-15 Artillery Guns in Corps of Artillery during his visit to Lahore, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.

The COAS expressed satisfaction on induction of this most modern weapon system to meet the future battlefield challenges.

“Induction of these most modern guns with increased range, battle field mobility and accuracy will assuredly enhance operational preparedness of Pakistan Army,” the COAS remarked.

Later, COAS visited Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

On his arrival at LUMS, the COAS was received by LUMS Vice Chancellor Dr Arshad Ahmad Malik and faculty members. While interacting with students and faculty of LUMS, the COAS appreciated the role and contributions of LUMS in preparing future leadership of Pakistan.

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The Army chief said, “Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth. Human resource development, innovation and technological advancements are vital for progress.”

The army chief's remarks came during his visit to the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), where he was revived by varsity's Vice-Chancellor Dr Arshad Ahmad Malik and faculty members.

"Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth," the COAS said, as quoted by ISPR, as he interacted with the students.

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