Misinformation, propaganda must be identified, countered collectively: COAS Bajwa

Misinformation, propaganda must be identified, countered collectively: COAS Bajwa

Lahore (Web Desk): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that misinformation and propaganda by inimical forces threatens national cohesion which must be identified and countered collectively through a unified response, the military's media wing said on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the army chief made these remarks while interacting with the students and faculty members during his visit to Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

"Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth," COAS General Bajwa said, adding that human resource development, innovation and technological advancements are vital for progress".

The military's media wing said that the army chief appreciated the role and contributions of LUMS in preparing future leadership of Pakistan.

Earlier, the COAS attended induction ceremony of SH-15 Artillery Guns in Corps of Artillery during his Lahore visit.

Addressing the ceremony, the army chief expressed satisfaction on induction of this state of the art weapon system to meet the future battlefield challenges, the ISPR statement said.

"Induction of these most modern guns with increased range, battle field mobility and accuracy would assuredly enhance operational preparedness of Pakistan Army," the COAS said.