PM, COAS visit SSG Headquarters in Cherat

Author: NNI

CHERAT: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday visited the Headquarters of Pakistan Army’s elite Special Service Group (SSG).

The Prime Minister laid a floral wreath at monument of the martyrs. He was later briefed about the SSG organization, its capabilities and performance, Inter Services Public Relations said.

The SSG commandos demonstrated their skills and operational capabilities. The Prime Minister also fired few of the weapons used by SSG.

Addressing the officers and men of SSG, the Prime Minister lauded the performance of elite force and its contributions in the country’s ongoing efforts against terrorism.

The Prime Minister paid tributes to the martyrs of SSG and the armed forces whose sacrifices had brought peace to Pakistan.

Defence Minister Khurram Dastagir, Commander Peshawar Corps and senior army officers were present during the visit.

Published in Daily Times, January 12th 2018.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Op-Ed

We Are Ashamed, My Quaid (Part II)

The American author John Maxwell has nicely advised leaders, “You must be big enough to…

6 hours ago
  • Op-Ed

Exploring the Spirit of Adventure

As cheers of spectators reverberate, Ravi Jeep Rally becomes more than just a sporting event…

6 hours ago
  • Pakistan

PIA Operations Resume Smoothly in United Arab Emirates

In a welcome development for travelers, flights operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in the…

11 hours ago
  • Business

RemoteWell, Godaam Technologies and Digitt+ present Top Ideas at Zar Zaraat agri-startup competition

“Agriculture, as a sector, hold the key to prosperity, food security, and the socioeconomic upliftment…

11 hours ago
  • Editorial

Wheat Woes

Months after a witty, holier-than-thou, jack-of-all-trades caretaker government retreated from the executive, repeated horrors from…

16 hours ago
  • Editorial

Modi’s Tricks

For all those hoping to see matured Pak-India relations enter a new chapter of normalisation,…

16 hours ago