Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on his visit to the formation of Sialkot Corps during its winter collective training exercise, said that Pakistan cannot afford to become oblivious to its preparations and readiness for a conventional response to any sort of threat.

According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, the COAS said witnessed final phase of the operational exercise by an Infantry Division. The COAS appreciated battle procedures and operational proficiency of the participants.

Speaking at the occasion, the COAS said, "Our experience of sub conventional operations is an add on towards our combat worthiness." 

Bajwa said that he took great pride in leading such an army that, by the grace of Allah Almighty, has served the nation by successfully combating terrorism and was prepared to respond to any conventional threat on borders for defence of the motherland despite engagement in the on-going Operation Raddul Fasaad.