COAS Visits Multan Corps; Witnesses Census Preparations, Combat

RAWALPINDI March 2 (Muzaffargarh.City – 02nd Mar, 2017 ) : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited Multan Garrison. The COAS was given detailed briefing on operational preparedness of the Corps, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated in a news release here.

The COAS also witnessed training for troops to execute Population Census support plan. He appreciated the preparations and said that Population Census is an important national activity and army shall extend full support for its smooth conduct.

Later, the COAS witnessed combat training exercise of troops at Muzaffargarh Field Firing Ranges. He complimented troops for displaying excellent training standards for conduct of both conventional and sub conventional operations.

He said that Pakistan Army by virtue of its combat experience over the years is second to none. While talking to officers and troops he also acknowledged their contributions towards internal security.

He said that through Operation Raddul Fasad we will take on all ‘fasaadies’ and play our part in bringing back normalcy in our country. Earlier, on arrival at Multan, the COAS was received by Commander Multan Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Sattar. Inspector General Training and Evaluation Lieutenant General Hidayat Ur Rehman was present.