Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Monday visited a field area near Lahore to observe the ongoing army field exercise.
According to a statement issued by the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was briefed in detail about the exercise setting and conduct of maneuvers.
Training and Evaluation Inspector General Lt General Qamar Bajwa, Commander Central Command Lt General Umar Durrani and Lt Corps Commander Gen Sadiq Ali were also present on the occasion.
COAS also met the troops present in the field and appreciated their professional abilities and high morale.
Separately, General Raheel visited exercise area around Kharian/Gujranwala earlier in the day and witnessed troops engaging in the ongoing army field exercise.
The army chief was given a briefing on objectives of the exercise from newly inducted hi-tech net enabled virtual war room.
The army field exercise is being conducted in Central and Southern Command to validate operational plans and enhance preparedness. Infantry and Mechanised columns of the central command with their requisite supporting troops and Punjab Rangers are carrying out the exercise.
