Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said that the Pakistan Army was prepared to thwart any nefarious designs of Pakistan’s enemies.

COAS Munir visited troops at Khairpur Tamewali (KPT) to witness the Field Exercise of Bahawalpur Corps, Inter-Services Public Relations said.

COAS Munir was briefed about Field Exercise, aimed at enhancing professional skills at various tiers and battlefield procedures required to meet future challenges in the operational environment, it added.

The army chief witnessed integrated fire and battle maneuvers of various elements, including Armour, Mechanised Infantry, Artillery, Air Defense, Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) duly supported by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Combat Aviation, the ISPR said.

Later, COAS Munir interacted with troops participating in the exercise.

The army chief appreciated the training standards, operational preparedness, and high morale of officers and troops. COAS Munir directed troops to keep serving the nation with traditional zeal and passion under all circumstances.

“We are cognisant of the challenges and with the support of the nation we are prepared to thwart any nefarious designs of the enemies of Pakistan”, he said.

Pakistan Army is fully prepared to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan against all odds, he added.

“Pakistan Armed Forces are focused on defending the frontiers of motherland against full spectrum of threat and with the support of the nation, Armed Forces will defeat the enemies of Pakistan, InshaAllah,” COAS Munir stated.

Earlier, on arrival, COAS Munir was received by Commander Bahawalpur Corps.