PR No. 48 Islamabad: September 6, 2018

Fededral Minister for Defence Production Ms. Zobaida Jalal visited Heavy Industries Taxila today. Chairman Heavy Industries Taxila Lt Gen Naeem Ashraf briefed on the facilities & products made by HIT for Armed Forces of Pakistan and law enforcing agencies. Minister was apprised about various projects going on at HIT including Al-Khalid, rebuild and up-gradation of tanks, pilot rebuild of T-80UD tanks and rebuild of APCs. Moreover Minister was also briefed regarding the ongoing R&D projects, including Al-Khalid and up-gradation of tank Al-Zarrar. The Minister appreciated the indigenous efforts of HIT in production of safety and security equipment for armed forces and law enforcing agencies. High officals of Heavy Industries Taxila also attended the briefing. The Minister assured all support from the Govt. At the end of briefing the Minister offered Dua for Shuhada. The Minister also visited the Display Centre of HIT where Al-Khalid, Al-Zarrar Tanks, APCs, Bullet Proof vehicles and jackets have been displayed. *****

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