KARACHI: Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), appreciated the role of the Airport Security Force in aviation security and hoped that the new entrants, including women, would further strengthen the ASF.

He was speaking at the 48th Basic Aviation Security Course passing out parade held at Airport Security Force Academy here. A large number of serving and retired officials and families of passing-out trainees witnessed the parade.

The COAS said that training of ASF trainees would enhance the standards of aviation security in Pakistan. He expressed satisfaction with the training and performance of the ASF trainees and also appreciated participation of women in the force. He congratulated the trainees and their families and gave away prizes to position-holders.

Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Maj-Gen Zafar UI Haq, director general of ASF at the academy.

Later, the COAS visited the Pakistan Rangers Sindh headquarters, where he was received by Maj-Gen Omer Ahmed Bokhari.

During interaction, the COAS appreciated the contributions of the Rangers in maintaining peace and stability in Karachi and paid homage to their sacrifices.

He also laid a wreath on Yadgar-i-Shuhuda, says an ISPR press release.

Published in Dawn, December 13th, 2020