COAS visits Lahore Corps Headquarters

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Lahore Corps Headquarters, ISPR said on Tuesday.

He was given briefing on operational preparedness of the formation. The army chief appreciated the operational preparedness of the armed forces and measures taken to stem the spread of deadly coronavirus.

The COAS also visited Lahore Medical College (LMC) and laid the foundation stone of School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS).  Speaking on the occasion, he said the LMC has emerged as a leading College in Pakistan and is playing a pivotal role in producing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and BS (Honors) Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) of the highest calibre.

He laid stress on youth’s role in bringing in prosperity. Later,  COAS visited the forward troops in Bedian, where he was briefed by local formation commander. The army chief expressed satisfaction over the high standard of operational readiness and morale of troops. 

“We are a battle hardened army that has rendered innumerable sacrifices in the line of duty and are ready to defend our motherland at all costs," he added.