Former COAS was quoted out of context regarding militarys combat capabilities: ISPR
Inter-Services Public Relations has said that former Chief of Army Staff was quoted out of context by media regarding Pakistan Army’s combat worthiness.
Press release for militarys media wing did not mention exact statement of former COAS or details of show.
“There have been discussions in media on Pakistan Armys combat worthiness in view of condition of certain weapon systems on its inventory,” ISPR said. “To this end, views of former army chief on future threat to Pakistan, which he shared with media persons in an off-the-record interactive session, have been quoted out of context.”
“Army assures people of Pakistan that we always took and will continue to take pride in our operational preparedness and utmost combat worthiness,” militarys media wing said.
Pakistans Armed Forces always did and will continue to keep their weapons, equipment, and battle-hardened human resources ever ready for defense of motherland, it added.