General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Wednesday visited forward troops in Gadra Sector Sindh and commended operational preparedness and high state of morale of the troops.
He said that Pakistan Army is fully committed to guarding the frontiers of the country, said a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Later, COAS visited Thar Coal Project. He was given a detailed briefing on the progress of the pilot projects.
Talking on the occasion, he said that the internal security situation of Pakistan has largely improved paving way for foreign investment.
We will continue to play our part in ensuring a secure environment for business and entrepreneurship in Pakistan by both local and foreign investors. Lieutenant General Tariq Khan (Retired), Managing Director Fauji Fertilizer Company received COAS upon his arrival, ISPR further added.
Earlier today, General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Army Air Defence Centre Karachi.
Moreover, COAS installed Lieutenant General Hamood Uz Zaman Khan, as Colonel Commandant of Army Air Defence Corps.
COAS appreciated the Corps for their contributions in the war against terrorism. A large number of serving and retired officers and soldiers from Army Air Defence attended the ceremony.
Earlier this week, Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan, who was serving as the president of National Defence University (NDU) was appointed as the Corps Commander Lahore, according to Inter-Services Public Relations.