Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif visited Heavy Industries Taxila on Thursday
RAWALPINDI – Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) where he was briefed on the products manufactured for defence and commercial purposes besides details of various facilities.
The briefing covered Tank Al-Khalid – 1, manufacturing and rebuild of Armor Personnel Carrier (APC), Security Vehicles Dragoon, Protector and Mohafiz. COAS also witnessed the production and demonstration of Tank Al-Khalid–1.
Speaking on the occasion, General Raheel Sharif appreciated the efforts of HIT in manufacturing international standard defence and safety equipment and support to field formations including those involved in the operation Zarb-e-Azb.
He emphasized the need to maintain highest standards of quality while also ensuring saving of national exchequer through self-reliance.
General Raheel Sharif also observed the practical demonstration of al-Khalid Tank.
And on arrival at HIT, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Syed Wajid Hussain, Chairman HIT.