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Gen Raheel Sharif visits IDEAS 2014 expo in Karachi
KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif attended the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2014 at Expo Centre here in Karachi on Thursday, the fourth and last day of exhibition.
Addressing from the occasion, Gen Raheel Sharif said that Pakistan is an extremely brave and determined nation while presence of non-government organisations and other multi-national companies complicate the internal security situation.
The COAS further said that solving Kashmir and Palestine issue was necessary for maintaining peace in the region.
During his visit, Gen Raheel Sharif examined the local and international arms and ammunition displayed on the stalls.
The Army Chief also exchanged views with the foreign delegations participating in the exhibition. The stalls set up at the Expo Centre displayed arms and ammunition from countries including China and Turkey.
General Raheel Sharif carried out a detailed examination of the local arms on display. He also examined the locally manufactured Azb sniper gun, drone aircraft, bullet proof jackets, badges and flight simulators.
He will also attend and address the seminar about the defense exhibition held at a local hotel in Karachi.
Various foreign firms also displayed products specific to Pakistan’s challenges.
Around 256 defense equipment manufacturers took part in IDEAS 2014.
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