BAHAWALPUR: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited formations of Bahawalpur Corps during their winter collective training and expressed his satisfaction on high standards of training and operational preparedness.

The COAS witnessed the maneuver of mechanised formation as part of defensive corps operations against conventional threat, said a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Later, the COAS also visited position of an infantry formation in Fort Abbas Sector along the eastern border.

While interacting with the officers and the troops, Gen Bajwa appreciated their high morale.

He said Pakistan was a peace loving country and looked forward to peace in line with the vision of the father of the nation.

“A well-equipped, well-trained and professionally competent army deters war and guarantees peace. The Pakistan Army is one such force which has become battle hardened through its combat experience against terrorism,” the COAS remarked.

Commander, Bahawalpur Corps and Inspector General Training and Evaluation accompanied the COAS.

Published in Dawn, January 10th, 2019