No compromise to be made in strengthening defence capability, says COAS

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Wednesday that no compromise will be able in strengthening defence capability of the country.

As per the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Bajwa visited the Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) where he was briefed in detail about the defence production of the industry including ongoing and future defence projects.

During his visit, COAS expressed satisfaction over the performance and commitment of the industry towards quality production. “HIT has a history of contributions to strengthen conventional defence capability of the country.

General Bajwa while expressing his satisfaction asked HIT chairman to expedite ongoing projects to ensure timely completion. The army chief also assured full support to the defence industry and also witnessed a display of the capability and projects in hand.

Upon his arrival earlier, General Bajwa was received by Chairman HIT Lieutenant General Naeem Ashraf. Secretary Defence Production Lieutenant General (retd) Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry was also present on the occasion.