Army Chief for timely completion of ongoing defence production projects

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RAWALPINDI, Jul 19 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Wednesday visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) today. Detailed briefing was given on defence production of the industry including ongoing and future defence projects.
The COAS appreciated performance and commitment of the industry towards quality production. “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 on the progress, COAS asked Chairman to expedite the ongoing projects for timely completion. COAS also assured full support to defence industry.
Later, the COAS witnessed display of the capability and projects in hand.
Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Chairman HIT Lieutenant General Naeem Ashraf. Secretary Defence Production Lieutenant General (R) Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry was also present.
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