- Visits POF, gains insights into production capabilities, role in meeting defence needs of Armed Forces
- Witnesses a wide range of Products including indigenously designed, manufactured new weapons
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday declared that the path to national progress is defined by indigenous and local industries like POF Wah.
“We will continue to work for self-reliance and the adoption of the latest technology, which is essential towards ensuring reliability and strengthening the defence of Pakistan,” the army chief reiterated during a visit to the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah.
According to a statement from the ISPR, Gen Asim Munir paid a significant visit to the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah, a crucial hub for the nation’s defence production, to gain insights into POF’s production capabilities, its role in meeting the defence needs of the Pakistan Armed Forces, and its potential for export, the statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
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General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited #Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah today.@OfficialDGISPR #PakistanArmy #AsimMunir#COAS was briefed about production capabilities of POF, its contributions towards fulfilling the defence requirements… pic.twitter.com/AElz9EmpkS— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) January 16, 2024
During the visit, the Army Chief was briefed about the production capabilities of Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), its contributions towards fulfilling the defence requirements of the Pakistan Armed Forces and export potential, the ISPR news release said.
The COAS witnessed a wide range of POF Products including indigenously designed and manufactured new weapons and ammo under test & trials.
#ISPR
General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited #Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah today.@OfficialDGISPR #PakistanArmy #AsimMunir#COAS was briefed about production capabilities of POF, its contributions towards fulfilling the defence requirements… pic.twitter.com/hkvusCdUyy— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) January 16, 2024
While addressing the POF officers and staff, COAS appreciated their contributions to the security and economy of the country by making POF the prime defence industry of Pakistan.
Gen Munir applauded the pivotal role of POF as the primary defence industry in the country and acknowledged the significance of indigenous and local industries in the path to national progress.
Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Chairman POF Wah.
