No compromise on country’s defence capability: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Wednesday that there would be no compromise on the country’s defence capability. He expressed these views during his visit to the Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT).

Detailed briefing was given to him on defence production of the industry, including ongoing and future defence projects, says an ISPR press release.The COAS appreciated the performance and commitment of the industry towards quality production. The COAS also assured full support to defence industry.

“HIT has a history of contributions to strengthen conventional defence capability of the country. No compromise shall be made towards this end irrespective of the constraints,” the COAS said.

While expressing his satisfaction with the progress, the COAS asked the HIT chairman to expedite the ongoing projects for timely completion.Later, the COAS witnessed a display of the capability and projects in hand.

Earlier, on arrival, the COAS was received by HIT Chairman Lieutenant General Naeem Ashraf. Secretary Defence Production Lieutenant General (retd) Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry was also present.