Counter-terrorism operations have made Pak Army ‘battle-hardened’: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa praised the operational preparedness of Pakistan Army troops and said that counter-terrorism operations had made them battle-hardened.

The army chief said this during his visit to the Lahore Corps and Pakistan Rangers Punjab headquarters. The army chief praised the military preparedness of the troops and said that the armed forces were ready to respond to any threat.

“CT (counter-terrorism) operations have made Pakistan Army battle hardened. I am proud of my officers and soldiers who have lived up to the expectations of nation. We stay steadfast,” the ISPR quoted him.

COAS visited HQs Lahore Corps & Pakistan Rangers Punjab. Briefed on border situation & operational preparedness. “CT operations have made Pakistan Army battle hardened. I am proud of my officers & soldiers who have lived up to the expectations of nation. We stay steadfast”, COAS. pic.twitter.com/4DYsEIO1fC

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 31, 2019

The army chief has been visiting various military headquarters ever since the Kashmir crisis worsened. Tensions have soared between India and Pakistan after the former revoked Article 370 of the constitution. Article 370 recognised Kashmir as a special territory and its revocation meant India annexed it illegally.

Pakistan reacted sharply, downgrading ties with India and suspending trade with New Delhi.