Pakistan Army chief visits LoC, lauds combat readiness of troops

Islamabad, Apr 27 (PTI) After a change of guards in Pakistan with PML-M's Shehbaz Sharif becoming the Prime Minister, Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited the troops on the Line of Control (LoC) and appreciated their combat readiness and high state of morale.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bajwa met the troops stationed at the Chakothi Sector, the Army said in a statement.

During the visit, Bajwa was briefed on the situation along the LoC and the operational preparedness of the formation.

He also interacted with the troops deployed along the LoC.

“COAS appreciated their combat readiness and high state of morale,” said the Army.

Earlier, on arrival, COAS was received by Rawalpindi Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.

Last week, US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in her non-official tour, visited the Line of Control (LoC) in AJK, and met the President, Prime Minister, cabinet members, and leaders of political parties in Pakistan. It was called out and condemned by Foreign Secretary of India, HV Shringla.