COAS emphasises need for technological upgradation during POF visit

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POF) Wah on Wednesday, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.

During his address to POF workers and officers, the army chief emphasised the need for technological upgradation and maximum indigenisation to attain total self-reliance in the field of defence production. 

General Bajwa also appreciated the invaluable contributions of workers and officers in making POF the prime defence industry of Pakistan.

The army chief praised the contribution of POF towards national economy, stressing the need to improve the business model and importance of excellence in core business to keep up with contemporary challenges.

Upon arrival, COAS Gen Bajwa was given a detailed briefing on the performance and growth of POF, research and development projects, future vision and strategy for implementation.

Gen Bajwa also inaugurated multiple facilities including the Urea Formaldehyde Moulding Compound (UFMC) Plant, Station Headquarters building as well as the POF Colony, Sanjwal which will benefit more than 11,000 families.

The UFMC plant is one of many POF production facilities that will not only cater for the demand in defence field but also towards the civilian industrial demand in the country.

Secretary MODP, Lieutenant General (R) Ijaz Chaudhry and Chairman POF Wah Lieutenant General Umar Farooq Durrani along with other senior civil and military officers were present on the occasion.