COAS & CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir Visits Pakistan Ordnance Factory in Wah

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M) HJ visited Pakistan’s largest defence industrial complex, Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF), in Wah on Saturday.

According to ISPR, the visit focused on reviewing POF’s production capabilities, export potential and contribution to strengthening Pakistan’s defence industrial base.

During the visit, the COAS & CDF was briefed on various aspects of POF’s operations and its role in strengthening national defence through the indigenous development and production of a diverse range of military equipment.

Field Marshal Asim Munir also witnessed tests and trials of locally designed and manufactured arms and ammunition, highlighting POF’s efforts towards innovation, self-reliance and enhancing Pakistan’s defence production capabilities.

The Field Marshal was given an overview of progress on the corporatization process following the enactment of the DIPRA Ordinance.

He was also apprised of ongoing indigenisation and upgradation efforts, including the installation of two new industrial plants, which are expected to commence production by the end of the current year.

The visit underscored the military’s commitment to promoting self-reliance, indigenous production and technological innovation in Pakistan’s defence sector.