Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah Cantonment near Rawalpindi district and was given detailed briefing on performance of various production units.
The briefing focused on targets achieved, future projects, envisaged modernisation for cost effective and sustainable production and acquisition of modern technology in line with prevailing operational requirements of Pakistan Armed Forces, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
He was also apprised on POF endeavours for international ventures focusing on exports to contribute to national exchequer.
The military’s media wing said Gen Qamar visited display lounge where newly developed defence products were showcased. “Appreciating management and staff of POF for their dedication to optimise the output, the COAS termed POF a force behind the armed forces serving as backbone in defence of Pakistan,†it added.
Technological up-gradation, modernisation and indigenous development to attain self-reliance in defence production is vital to meet the challenges of future battlefield, the ISPR quoted the army chief as saying.
Earlier on arrival, Gen Qamar was received by POF chairman Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar.
