Field Marshal Asim Munir Visits Pakistan Ordnance Factory Wah Complex

Pakistan – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Field Marshal Asim Munir paid a visit to the Pakistan Ordnance Factory in Wah, the country’s largest hub for making military equipment. He went there to see how the factory runs and what more it can achieve.

As Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, he wanted a close look at the plant’s output. He also wanted to know how much the factory could sell abroad and how it helps Pakistan’s wider defence goals.

During the trip, officials walked him through the daily work at the factory. They explained how different teams build a wide range of arms and gear right here at home.

He also watched live trials of weapons and ammunition made locally. These tests gave a clear picture of how far Pakistan’s own defence work has come over the years.

Officials then shared news about a major shift underway at the plant. The factory is moving toward corporatization, a process that began after the new DIPRA Ordinance became law.

This change is expected to make the factory run in a more modern, business-like way. It should also help attract new investment and improve how things are managed day to day.

Two new plants are now being built inside the complex. These units will add fresh capacity and help the factory turn out more advanced products than before.

Officials told the army chief that both plants are on track. Work is moving fast, and production should start before the end of this year.

Once running, the new plants are expected to lift total output. They should also create more room for smaller local firms to join the supply chain.

The visit made clear how much value the army places on home-grown defence work. Leaders want the country to depend less on outside suppliers for its military needs.

Building weapons and gear locally also brings other gains. It supports jobs, builds new skills, and pushes local engineers to keep learning and improving.

Officials believe a strong defence industry can help the wider economy too. More local production often means more local business, more training, and more long-term growth.

Field Marshal Asim Munir spoke well of the workers and engineers he met. He said their skill and effort remain central to Pakistan’s plans for a stronger, more independent defence base.

The trip ended with a clear message from army leadership. Pakistan intends to keep building its own weapons, growing its own factories, and standing on its own strength.