LAHORE: A group of 100 students and faculty members from KIPS Intermediate Girls College, Lahore, spent a day out on Thursday visiting various military units and formations of Pakistan Army at Lahore Garrison.

The day-long programme was specifically organised to enlighten students on routine functioning of Pakistan Army, its organisation and defence capability.

A programme, Know your Army, has exclusively been initiated for the youth on the instructions of Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif.

The programme began with a wreath laying ceremony and prayers at Yadgar-i-Shuhada, followed by a demonstration by the Quick Response Force. The students also visited an infantry and armour battalion and witnessed arms and equipment display. The programme culminated with a flag ceremony at Ganda Singhwala border checkpost, Kasur. Participants were thrilled by drills by Pakistan Rangers.

They praised the state of morale, commitment and professional competence of the Pakistan Army.

Published in Dawn, August 5th, 2016