ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Bahawalpur on Thursday, said a press release issued by ISPR.

The COAS was briefed on operational, training and administrative matters of Bahawalpur Corps.

The COAS also witnessed snipers’ training of soldiers who demonstrated successfully shooting targets at long ranges as far as 1500 meters.

Interacting with officers and men, the COAS appreciated their professional prowess and high morale. The COAS lauded shooters on their commendable marksmanship skills.

The COAS particularly congratulated trainers for optimum utilisation of Extreme Long Range facility developed to train high quality marksmen and snipers who are proving decisive in today’s battlefield environment.—PR