PESHAWAR, Feb 22: Corps Commander Lt-Gen Ali Mohammad Jan Aurakzai visited exercises area of the army units and saw the troops engaged in exercise pertaining to enhancement of their professional capabilities.

He also witnessed a demonstration of crossing of water obstacle by the jawans of the Frontier Force Regiment.

Addressing the troops during his visit, the corps commander said their dedication to professional commitment had added to the stature of the army as a whole.

He said he was satisfied with the standard of competence as custodians of national frontiers.

He urged the troops to continue making endeavours for gaining proficiency in their soldierly skills, as being members of a highly professional army they had to remain in step with the march of time.

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