Rawalpindi (GNP): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) visited Pakistan’s largest defence industrial complex, Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF) in Wah.
The visit focused on reviewing POF’s production capabilities, export potential and contributions towards the country’s defence industrial base.
During the visit, COAS & CDF was briefed on various aspects of POF’s operations and its role in strengthening national defence through the indigenous development and production of a diverse range of military equipment. He also witnessed the tests and trials of locally designed and manufactured arms and ammunition, highlighting POF’s commitment to innovation, self-reliance and enhancing Pakistan’s defence production capabilities.
COAS & CDF was presented with an overview on progress of the corporatization process following the enactment of the DIPRA Ordinance.
The Field Marshal was also apprised about the ongoing indigenisation and upgradation efforts through the installation of two new industrial plants, which are likely to commence production by the end of current year.
The visit underscored the military’s commitment to advancing self-reliance, indigenous production and technological innovation in Pakistan’s defence sector.
Pakistan Ordnance Factories is the largest defence industrial complex under the Ministry of Defence Production, producing conventional arms & ammo to international standards. POF Board headquarter is at Wah Cantt. Presently POF comprises of 14 ordnance factories and three commercial subsidiaries.
Pakistan Ordnance Factories also specialize in the manufacture of commercial explosive, hunting ammunition and posses extensive facilities for the manufacture of brass, copper and aluminum ingots, extrusions and sections for non-military applications.
A garments factory, which has the state of the art cloth cutting facilities and most modern stitching units, manufactures military uniforms and can also cater for the needs of the civil sector.
Pakistan Ordnance Factories are country’s premier defence production organization. We warmly welcome our international clients from friendly countries and offer a broad range of defence products manufactured on highest level of quality standards at most competitive prices. Established in 1951, POF is the largest state owned defence manufacturer in Pakistan. Besides being the main supplier of Pakistan Armed Force and the law enforcement agencies, POF exports to a number of countries across the globe.
Having a work force of over 27,000 skilled employees in 14 defence industrial units and a number of commercial subsidiary companies POF employs more than 20,000 plants scattered in the gigantic industrial complex located at Wah Cantonment in Pakistan. Our product range is exquisitely portrayed in this catalogue. We showcase display it in most of the international defence exhibitions.
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Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
