COAS lauds POF’s contribution to economy

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), Wah, on Wednesday. The COAS was given a detailed briefing on performance and growth of POF, research and development projects, future vision and strategy for implementation. He inaugurated multiple facilities including the Urea Formaldehyde Moulding Compound Plant Station Headquarters building as well as the POF Colony Sanjwal which will benefit more than 11,000 families. The Urea Formaldehyde Moulding Compound Plant is one of many POF production facilities that will not only cater for the demand in Defence field but also towards the civilian industrial demand in the country.

The army chief was given a detailed briefing on performance and growth of POF research and development projects, future vision and strategy for implementation.

While addressing the POF officers and workers, Chief of the Army Staff appreciated their invaluable contributions by making POF the prime defence industry of Pakistan. He emphasised the need for technological upgradation and maximum indigenisation to attain total self-reliance in the field of defence production. He lauded the contribution of POF over the years towards national economy and stressed the need for improving the business model and the importance of excellence in core businesses to keep up with contemporary challenges. Secretary MODP, Lieutenant General (R) Ijaz Chaudhry and Chairman POF Wah Lieutenant General Umar Farooq Durrani along with other senior civil and military officers were present on the occasion.