Pakistan

COAS visits LoC, reviews operational readiness of troops

ISPR says Gen Qamar appreciated high state of morale and professional excellence of troops

News Desk April 30, 2022

COAS Qamar interacted with the front-line troops in the Padhar sector of the Line of Control (LoC), on April 30, 2022. PHOTO: ISPR

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday visited the front-line troops deployed in the Padhar sector, where he was briefed about the latest situation on the Line of Control (LoC) and operational readiness of the formation, military said.

According to military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Qamar interacted with the officers and men and had Iftar with them.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited front line troops in Padhar Sector. #COAS briefed on latest situation along #LOC & operational readiness of the formation. COAS interacted with officers & men, had Iftar with them#Pakistan #PakistanArmy #ISPR
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— Pakistan Armed Forces 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) April 30, 2022

While interacting with the troops, it added, he appreciated them for their high state of morale and professional excellence in the performance of sacred duty in defence of motherland.

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While interacting with the troops, COAS appreciated them for their high state of morale and professional excellence in performance of sacred duty in defence of motherland. Earlier, on arrival, Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Corps Commander, received COAS#ISPR pic.twitter.com/Xwh6Rnl4wS
— Pakistan Armed Forces 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) April 30, 2022

Earlier, on arrival, Gen Bajwa was received by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.

On Wednesday, Gen Qamar visited forward areas along the LoC and received a briefing on the situation and operational preparedness of the formation.

He interacted with the troops deployed in the Chakothi Sector and spent time with them, and appreciated the combat readiness and high state of morale of the troops.

Last month, the COAS visited Punjab Regimental Centre Mardan and lauded the performance of all ranks.

He appreciated the morale and highest standards of training and operational preparedness of the regiment and stressed the need to excel in professional pursuits in line with the latest trends.