Pakistan army chief visits Heavy Industries Taxila

April 11, 2023

By Imran Khan Nasir

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan army chief General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), the military said.

According to ISPR, General Asim Munir was briefed about technical capabilities of HIT, progress of on-going projects, indigenization efforts and recently undertaken modernisation measures.

He also visited various factories of HIT and witnessed manufacturing, rebuild and upgradation of tanks, APCs, enhanced protection solutions, remote weapon systems and indigenous 155 mm Artillery gun barrels for Pak Army.

"HIT is a hub of knowledge economy and R&D which is key to achieve self-reliance in defence production and contributes towards national exports and economy," said Army Chief.

He expressed his full confidence in capabilities of its personnel and appreciated the commitment of officers and workforce to transform HIT into a modern defence production establishment for meeting requirements of Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) at par with international standards.

Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Chairman HIT.