No PR502/2010-ISPR
Rawalpindi - December 9, 2010:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Multan Garrison today. He attended a briefing given to Chief Minisiter Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Operation Labbaik, covering the role and contributions of Pakistan Army in rescue, relief and rehabilitation effort, during unprecedented floods. Measures to improve response during such disasters were also discussed.
Chief Minister of Punjab commended the officers and men of Pakistan Army for their support to the people in recovering from the effects of recent natural calamity.
COAS also addressed officers of Multan Garrison. He dilated upon the security challenges confronting the Country and the region.
Earlier on arrival, COAS, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was received by Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Shafqaat Ahmed. COAS also laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada.