--- title: "Military chief visits Pakistan's largest defence factory" description: "Most outlets reported that the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah. Daily Times emphasized the review of defence production and export potential, while The Nation highlighted the witnessing of tests and trials of arms and ammunition." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/5280-cdf-munir-visits-pof-in-wah-to-review-defence-production site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Military chief visits Pakistan's largest defence factory pakistan · latest filing 30 Aug 2026, 8:16 AM PKT · 29–30 Aug 2026 · 19 articles from 18 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 30 Aug 2026 — Military chief visits Pakistan's largest defence factory (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah. Daily Times emphasized the review of defence production and export potential, while The Nation highlighted the witnessing of tests and trials of arms and ammunition. - **The Nation** — [COAS witnesses tests, trials of arms, ammunition at POF](https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Aug-2026/coas-witnesses-tests-trials-arms-ammunition-pof) · 30 Aug 2026, 8:16 AM PKT > Islamabad - 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 Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah. - **Daily Times** — [CDF Munir reviews defence production, export potential at POF](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545558/cdf-munir-reviews-defence-production-export-potential-at-pof/) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:42 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir 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, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public […] ### 29 Aug 2026 — Field Marshal Asim Munir visits POF in Wah to review defence production and capabilities (17 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah and reviewed defence production, export potential, and indigenisation efforts. Several also mentioned that he witnessed trials of locally manufactured arms and ammunition. While the framing was largely consistent, a few outlets, such as *Business Recorder* and *Express Tribune*, highlighted the testing and trials more prominently, whereas others like *Daily Pakistan* and *24 News HD* focused more on the production and upgrades. The term "corporatisation" and new industrial plants were noted in *Dawn* and *Pakistan Today*, but not widely mentioned elsewhere. - **Pakistan Today** — [CDF Munir reviews POF production capabilities, indigenisation drive at Wah](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/29/cdf-munir-reviews-pof-production-capabilities-indigenisation-drive-at-wah) · 29 Aug 2026, 9:36 PM PKT > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reviews Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) Wah’s production capabilities, export potential and indigenous arms trials. He also gets briefed on corporatization under the DIPRA Ordinance and new plants due to start by year-end. - **ProPakistani** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir Reviews Defense Production at POF Wah](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/29/field-marshal-asim-munir-reviews-defense-production-at-pof-wah/) · 29 Aug 2026, 5:32 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M) HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF),… Read More - **Aaj News (English)** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir visits Pakistan Ordnance Factory in Wah](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469939/field-marshal-asim-munir-visits-pakistan-ordnance-factory-in-wah) · 29 Aug 2026, 12:44 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Pakistan’s largest defence industrial complex, Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF), in Wah. The visit focused on reviewing POF’s production capabilities, export potential and contribution to the country’s defence industrial base, says an ISPR statement. During the visit, the CDF was briefed on various... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [COAS visits POF, reviews production capabilities, export potential](https://www.app.com.pk/national/coas-visits-pof-reviews-production-capabilities-export-potential/) · 29 Aug 2026, 12:16 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI, Aug 29 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces ( CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M) HJ, 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, said a... - **Business Recorder** — [Asim Munir witnesses trials of locally manufactured arms, ammunition at ordinance factory](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436981/asim-munir-witnesses-trials-of-locally-manufactured-arms-ammunition-at-ordinance-factory) · 29 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), the country’s largest defence industrial complex, in Wah on Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The visit focused on reviewing POF’s production capabilities, export potential and contribution to Pakistan’s defence industrial base, according to the mil... - **ARY News (English)** — [Field Marshal reviews POF’s production capabilities, export potential: ISPR](https://arynews.tv/field-marshal-reviews-pakistan-ordnance-factory-production) · 29 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. - **Hum News English** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir reviews Pakistan Ordinance Factory production, export potential during Wah visit](https://humenglish.com/latest/field-marshal-asim-munir-reviews-pakistan-ordinance-factory-production-export-potential-during-wah-visit/) · 29 Aug 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah, where he reviewed the defence industrial complex’s production capabilities, export potential and ongoing efforts to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the visit, the CDF Munir was briefed on variou... - **Daily Times** — [Munir reviews POF Wah’s defence production efforts](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545157/munir-reviews-pof-wahs-defence-production-efforts/) · 29 Aug 2026, 11:12 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah. He reviewed the organisation’s defence production capabilities and ongoing indigenisation efforts. The Inter-Services Public Relations said the visit focused on strengthening Pakistan’s defence industrial base. Munir also reviewed POF’s export potential and operational progress... - **Geo News** — [CDF Munir reviews POF Wah's defence production, indigenisation efforts](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679711-cdf-munir-reviews-pof-wahs-defence-production-indigenisation-efforts) · 29 Aug 2026, 10:47 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir inspects a weapon during his visit to the Pakistan Ordnance Factory in Wah, August 29, 2026. — ISPR CDF Munir briefed on various aspects of POF's operations: ISPR.Two new plants likely to commence... - **Dawn** — [CDF Munir visits Pakistan Ordnance Factory, reviews production capabilities: ISPR](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025927/cdf-munir-visits-pakistan-ordnance-factory-reviews-production-capabilities-ispr) · 29 Aug 2026, 10:16 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The military’s media affairs wing said on Saturday that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah, with the visit focusing on reviewing its “production capabilities, export potential and contributions towards the country’s defence industrial base”. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the ... - **Minute Mirror** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir visits POF Wah, reviews d...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/field-marshal-asim-munir-visits-pof-wah-reviews-defence-production-620545/) · 29 Aug 2026, 10:15 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir visits POF Wah to review defence production, local weapons development, export potential and new industrial plants.. - **24 News HD** — [Field Marshal reviews defence production, upgrades during POF visit](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Aug-2026/field-marshal-reviews-defence-production-upgrades-pof-visit) · 29 Aug 2026, 9:44 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS and CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has visited Pakistan’s largest defence industrial complex, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in Wah, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **BOL News** — [Asim Munir visits Pakistan Ordnance Factories](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/asim-munir-visits-pakistan-ordnance-factories/) · 29 Aug 2026, 9:21 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir reviews POF’s production capacity, expansion plans and locally manufactured defense equipment. - **Dunya News** — [CDF Munir visits POF in Wah to review defence production capabilities](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970272-cdf-munir-visits-pof-in-wah-to-review-defence-production-capabilities) · 29 Aug 2026, 9:16 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir visited POF Wah to review defence production, exports and indigenisation, witnessing local arms trials and progress on corporatisation and new industrial plants. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir visits Pakistan’s largest defence industrial complex in Wah](https://pakobserver.net/field-marshal-asim-munir-visits-pakistans-largest-defence-industrial-complex-in-wah/) · 29 Aug 2026, 9:06 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited… - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [CDF Asim Munir visits POF, reviews defence production and upgrades](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/29-Aug-2026/cdf-asim-munir-visits-pof-reviews-defence-production-and-upgrades) · 29 Aug 2026, 9:05 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir 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, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in […] - **The Express Tribune** — [CDF Munir reviews defence production, export potential at POF in Wah: ISPR](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626362/cdf-munir-reviews-defence-production-export-potential-at-pof-in-wah-ispr) · 29 Aug 2026, 5:36 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > He also witnesses tests and trials of locally designed and manufactured arms and ammunition ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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