{"id":30733,"date":"2023-12-02T14:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T14:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/army-fully-prepared-to-defend-motherland-against-any-threat-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T14:27:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T14:27:02","slug":"army-fully-prepared-to-defend-motherland-against-any-threat-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/army-fully-prepared-to-defend-motherland-against-any-threat-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Army fully prepared to defend motherland against any threat’ | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday stated that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against all odds, the military said in a statement.<\/p>\n

He expressed these remarks during a visit to Khairpur Tamewali (KPT) to witness the field exercise of Bahawalpur Corps.<\/p>\n

\u201cPakistan Armed Forces are focused on defending the frontiers of the motherland against a full spectrum of threats and with the support of the nation,\u201d the army chief was quoted as saying by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).<\/p>\n

During his visit, the COAS was briefed about field exercises, aimed at enhancing professional skills at various tiers and battlefield procedures required to meet future challenges in an operational environment.<\/p>\n

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The COAS witnessed integrated fire and battle manoeuvres of various elements, including armour, mechanised infantry, artillery, air defence, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), duly supported by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), and combat aviation. Later, COAS interacted with troops participating in the exercise.<\/p>\n

The army chief appreciated the training standards, operational preparedness, and high morale of officers and troops. COAS directed troops to keep serving the nation with traditional zeal and passion under all circumstances.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are cognizant of the challenges, and with the support of the nation, we are prepared to thwart any nefarious designs of the enemies of Pakistan,\u201d COAS emphasised.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Pakistan Army is fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against all odds. Armed Forces will defeat the enemies of Pakistan, InshaAllah,\u201d Gen Munir concluded.<\/p>\n

Earlier, on arrival, the COAS was received by Commander Bahawalpur Corps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n