Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday emphasized the need for technological up-gradation and maximum indigenization to attain total self-reliance in the field of defence production. While visiting Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah, General Bajwa also appreciated the invaluable contributions of workers and officers in making POF the prime defence industry of the country.
The Army Chief praised the contribution of POF towards national economy, stressing the need for improving the business model and importance of excellence in core business to keep up with contemporary challenges, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement.
Upon arrival, CoAS General Bajwa was given a detailed briefing on the performance and growth of POF, research and development projects, future vision and strategy for implementation. General Bajwa also inaugurated multiple facilities including the Urea Formaldehyde Molding 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 to the demand in defence field but also towards the civilian industrial demand in the country. Secretary MODP, Lieutenant General (retd) Ijaz Chaudhry and Chairman POF Lieutenant General Umar Farooq Durrani along with other senior civil and military officers were present on the occasion.
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