CHERAT, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Special Service Group (SSG) Headquarters at Cherat, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Upon arrival, the prime minister laid floral wreath at the Martyrs monument.
The prime minister was briefed about SSG organization, capabilities and performance. The SSG demonstrated few of its skills and operational capabilities.
The prime minister also fired few of the weapons used by SSG.
While addressing officers and men of SSG, the prime minister wholeheartedly appreciated performance of the elite force and its contributions during the ongoing effort against terrorism.
The prime minister paid rich tribute to Martyrs of SSG and the armed forces whose sacrifices have returned peace in Pakistan.
The Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan, Corps Commander Peshawar Lt General Nazir Ahmed Butt and other senior Army officers were also present during the visit.