ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir NI (M) visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) on Wednesday as chief guest at the rollout ceremony of HAIDER tank (Pilot Project).
The ceremony was attended by Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, key officials of Chinese state company NORINCO, high officials of Government of Pakistan & Pakistan Army, and various military and civilian officials of HIT.
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the ceremony, HIT unveiled its new Tank HAIDER, which has been indigenously manufactured through collaboration with NORINCO China and various industries of Pakistan. HAIDER embodies cutting-edge technology and impressive capability in the domain of tank warfare having remarkable firepower, protection and manoeuvre characteristics, the ISPR said. Crafted with state-of-the-art advanced technologies, HAIDER stands as a testament to Pakistani defence industry’s relentless pursuit of excellence in defence innovation.
COAS was briefed in detail about the technical capabilities of the HAIDER tank and the progress being made in achieving indigenization in arms and armament. COAS also visited other manufacturing facilities within the Heavy Industrial Complex and appreciated the commitment of the officers and workforce in successful achievement of another technological milestone. Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Chairman HIT.
Meanwhile, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. He felicitated Shehbaz Sharif and extended good wishes for him on assuming office of the Prime Minister. During the meeting, views were also exchanged on professional matters of the Pakistan Army and security affairs.
