Daily Times

RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pak Army and Rangers are fully prepared for a befitting response to any misadventure from across the border.

This he said during a visit to Lahore Garrison on Friday. On arrival, COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. The COAS said that India is trying to divert world’s attention from its atrocities in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) by creating propagandas.

The COAS was briefed in details about operational preparedness and other matters at the Corps Headquarters and Pakistan Rangers Punjab Headquarters.

COAS expressed his satisfaction on operational readiness and appreciated Punjab Rangers’ response to ongoing ceasefire violations (CFV) along working boundary (WB) by Indian troops.

Later, COAS addressed officers and troops of Lahore Garrison. Taking them on board about prevailing security environment, COAS highlighted its challenges for the Army. He said that Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers Punjab have played an important role for reduction in the internal security threats as well as effective response along WB.

The COAS said that nation acknowledges and fully supports Pak Army’s contributions in our fight against terrorism and militancy. “We shall always come up to the expectations of the people of Pakistan, who are our real strength,” he said.

Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Commander Lahore Corps Lt Gen Sadiq Ali.