Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir emphasized the armed forces’ commitment to defending Pakistan’s frontiers against any threats during a visit to Khairpur Tamewali.
The visit included witnessing a field exercise conducted by the Bahawalpur Corps. General Munir addressed the troops, stating that the Pakistan armed forces, with the support of the nation, are focused on defending the motherland against a full spectrum of threats.
The COAS was briefed on the field exercise, which aimed to enhance professional skills and battlefield procedures at various levels to meet future challenges in an operational environment.
The exercise involved integrated fire and battle maneuvers of various elements, including armor, mechanized infantry, artillery, air defense, and anti-tank guided missiles, with support from the Pakistan Air Force and combat aviation.
General Munir appreciated the training standards, operational preparedness, and morale of officers and troops. He directed the troops to continue serving the nation with traditional zeal and passion.
Unidentified Armed Men Attack Bus in Chilas, Gilgit Baltistan, Killing Nine and Injuring 26
In another development, at least nine were killed and 26 injured when unidentified armed men opened fire on a bus in Chilas city of Gilgit Baltistan on Saturday, an official said.
Deputy Commissioner of Diamer Arif Khan said that the passenger bus came under attack around 06:30 pm near the Hadur area while traveling on the Karakoram Highway.
The bus, en route from Ghizar district to Rawalpindi, carried passengers from various regions including Kohistan, Peshawar, Ghizer, Chilas, Skardu, and Sindh, adding a diverse dimension to the affected travelers. Arif Khan mentioned that following the attack, the bus ignited in flames and tragically collided with an oncoming cargo truck.
The ill-fated bus, identified by registration number BLN-4647, belonged to a private company. Shedding light on the aftermath, the Director Health of Diamer, Shakeel Khan, conveyed that the bodies of the deceased and the 26 injured were swiftly relocated to Chilas, marking the distressing consequences of this heart-wrenching incident.
