RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said that India was trying to divert world’s attention from its atrocities against innocent Kashmiris in Held Kashmir through provocations along Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary (WB).
“Pakistan Army and Ranger are fully prepared for befitting response to any misadventure from across,” he pledged while addressing the officers and jawans during his visit to Lahore Garrison.
On arrival, the COAS laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada.
The COAS was briefed in details about operational preparedness and other matters at Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Pakistan Rangers Punjab.
The COAS expressed his satisfaction on the operational readiness and appreciated Punjab Rangers’ response to the ongoing ceasefire violation along Working Boundary by Indian troops.
Later, COAS addressed officers and troops at Lahore Garrison. Taking them into confidence about the prevailing security environment, the Army Chief highlighted its challenges for the army.
He said that Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers have played an important role for reduction in the internal security threats as well as effective response along Working Boundary.
The COAS said that nation acknowledges and fully supports Pakistan Army’s contribution in the ongoing fight against terrorism and extremism. “We shall always come up to the expectations of the people of Pakistan who are our real strength,” he said.
Talking about the Indian provocations along Line of Control (LoC) and WB, the COAS said that India was trying to divert world’s attention from its atrocities against innocent Kashmiris in Held Kashmir. “Pakistan Army and Ranger are fully prepared for befitting response to any misadventure from across,” he pledged.
Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Lt General Sadiq Ali, Commander Lahore Corps.
