ISLAMABAD   -   Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Armoured Corps Regimental Centre Nowshehra on Thursday.

According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha for martyrs.

COAS pinned badges of rank on the shoulders of Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj to formally install him as Colonel Commandant of Armoured Corps.

COAS lauded Armoured Corps being decisive arm in the battle field for displaying highest standards of professional excellence and commendable performance during various operations.

COAS emphasised that commanders at all levels must stay focused on professional training of all ranks. “Being a technology extensive component of Army, staying abreast with latest developments is imperative for Armoured Corps,” COAS remarked.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, conferred Distinguished Service Medals to forty seven eminent Scientists and Engineers of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) for their meritorious services during an Investiture Ceremony.