PESHAWAR: Operational training

Published August 24, 2002

PESHAWAR, Aug 23: Corps Commander Lt-Gen Ali Mohammad Jan Aurakzai has said high quality training, operational preparedness, devotion to duty and discipline are the qualities for which Pakistan army is held in high esteem.

He was witnessing training activities of the troops during his visit to various units in the field.

Gen Aurakzai remained with the troops for some time and spoke to those practising in tactical actions and weapon training.

He appreciated their skill and urged them to devote their energies towards enhancing their battle-worthiness.—Bureau Report

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