RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said that Pakistan Army is prepared to respond to any conventional threat on borders for defence of the motherland.
According to the ISPR, the army chief visited the formation of Sialkot Corps during its winter collective training exercise. He witnessed the final phase of the operational exercise by an Infantry Division.
“COAS appreciated battle procedures and operational proficiency of the participants,” it added.
Speaking at the occasion, COAS said that we can not afford to ignore our preparations and readiness for a conventional response despite our commitments in ongoing Operation Radd ul Fasaad.
Our experience of sub-conventional operations is an add-on towards our combat worthiness.
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He said that a professional Army being well trained, equipped and practiced deters war.
“COAS said that he takes pride in leading an Army which by the grace of Allah Almighty has served the nation by successfully combating terrorism,” it added.
