Bingguo meets COAS & CJCSC

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Rawalpindi - 24th December 2011


Today on Saturday the HE. Mr. Dia Bingguo, representative of the Chinese President and State Councilor of People’s Republic of China, called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and discussed matters related to mutual interest and emerging geo-strategic situation.

The visiting dignitary who is heading a high powered delegation remained with Chairman for some time. Mr. Dia Bingguo while appreciating the role played by Pakistan in the fight against terror, reiterated that the relations and bond of friendship  between the two countries will be further enhanced .

Later on Saturday noon his Excellency Mr Dai Bingguo, State Councilor China, called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) at General Headquarters.

The two discussed matters of mutual interest. The visiting dignitary was also accompanied by a delegation of high ranking Chinese officials.

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No price tag on sacred blood of Shuhada : COAS

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Kurram Agency - 23rd December 2011

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) visited the forward posts in Mohmand and Kurram Agencies on 22nd Decemeber 2011. While speaking to the troops, he appreciated the successes achieved under trying environment and the sacrifices made in the process. He said that no one can put a price tag on the sacred blood of Shuhada of the Nation. The men and women of Pakistan Army are performing their duty of defending Pakistan in accordance with the oath they took. They will continue to do so with the support and prayers of their countrymen, regardless of the cost.

Responding to a question, COAS reiterated that Pakistan Army has and will continue to support democratic process in the Country. The Army is fully cognizant of its constitutional obligations and responsibilities.

 He strongly dispelled the speculations of any military takeover and said that these are misleading and are being used as a bogey to divert the focus from the real issues. He emphasized that the issues of national security need to be considered on merit alone. He concluded by saying that irrespective of all other considerations, there can be no compromise on national security.

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Not Agreeing with ISAF findings :ISPR

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Rawalpindi - 23rd December 2011

Today on Friday the ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations) spokesmen Major General Athar Abbas (HI), published a statement that the Pakistan Army does not agree with the findings of the US/NATO/ISAF inquiry as being reported in the media. The inquiry report is short on facts. Detailed response will be given as and when the formal report is received. Today United States also admitted their mistake attack in ISAF attack on Pakistan Army.

This indicates that Pakistan Army has no interest in further continuing war against terrorism at the cost of their men's life and as protest Pakistan has blocked the ISAF supply to Afghanistan after the 26th November incident which martyred 25 Pakistan Army soldiers.

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False report of "The Independent" regarding DG ISI

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Rawalpindi - 21st December 2011

An article was published in the daily, Independent, UK on 13 December 2011, in which Mr Omar Waraich has made false assertions regarding Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha’s visits to Arab countries. It has been said that the DG ISI met senior Arab leaders and asked permission for a military coup in Pakistan. The story has been publishing without verification at any level.

It is clarified that DG ISI did not meet any Arab leader between the days of 1st-9th May 2011 as mentioned in the article. DG ISI’s other visits to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UAE only, prior to or after this period, were part of routine intelligence sharing activity, during which he interacted with his counterparts only.

Contents of the article are strongly and categorically denied. A legal notice is being served to the newspaper to retract the story and apologies. Previously also The Independent (UK) had made false claims on different issue like OBL episode.

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No discussion on ISAF supply with Gen Kayani says Gen Allen

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Rawalpindi - 14th December 2011

During telephonic conversation between General Jhon Allen and General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) on 12 December 2011, the issue of reopening up of ISAF (international security assistance force)  supply route never came under discussion as has been highlighted in the statements of Commander ISAF. It would be appreciated that unnecessary speculation in this regard is avoided.

Last month on 26th November 2011 the ISAF supply was closed because of ISAF airstrike which killed 25 Pakistan Army men at Sala check-post. General Kayani took a serious notice of this and took necessary measure to react against future attack from the other side of the boarder.  Some of the major measures by the COAS were finishing the chain of command in army, ordering shooting down of ISAF drones, evacuating Shamsi and upgrading air defence system at Pak-Afghan border.

In last few weeks the Pak-US relationship has gone from bad to worst.

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Air Defense system upgraded at Pak-Afghan border

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Peshawar - 9th December 2011

Today on Friday Pakistan has upgraded its air defence system on the Afghan border to make it capable of shooting down aircraft, after ISAF (International security Assistance Force) air-strike which ended up killed 25 Pakistan Army's soldiers.

The upgrade also include a fully equipped air defence system on the Pak-Afghan border. It has the capability to trace and detect any invader aircraft from the order side of the border. The step had been taken to avert air incursions from Afghanistan and to respond to any future air strikes. The system has also been upgraded to immediately respond after detecting any aircraft or helicopter and to shoot it down.

Pakistan shut its border to ISAF supply convoys on 26th November, the same day as the deadliest single cross-border attack of the 10-year war in Afghanistan. The government also ordered the United States to clear out the Shamsi air base in the southwest, widely reported as a hub in the covert CIA drone war against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Pakistan’s border area with Afghanistan. Pakistan gave tacit support to the programme, but no US drone strike has been reported on Pakistani soil since 17th November 2011.

The November 26 attacks brought the fragile Pakistani-US alliance to a fresh low, already reeling from an American stealth raid that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abottabad on 2nd May 2011. It was after that raid, conducted by US Navy SEALs who flew in from Afghanistan.

US President Barack Obama has expressed condolences over the November 26 border deaths, insisting it was not a “deliberate attack” by ISAF as claimed by the Pakistani army.

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ISAF supply suspension continued on 13th day

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Torkham - 8th December 2011


Today on Thursday the blockade of supplies to ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) in Afghanistan continued on Thursday on the 13th day. Pakistan closed ISAF supply line after the deadly strike on two Pakistani posts in Mohmand Agency and killed 24 soldiers dead on November 26

The ISAF-spearheaded operation slackened in Afghanistan hinged mainly on the supplies including fuel and other commodities routed through Pakistan, as according to Afghan officials, the ISAF whittled down their activities and anti-terror operations owing to shortage of oil.

The operation underway in several districts of Kandahar has been left unfinished with the ISAF troops settled back at their barracks. Meantime, ISAF’s routine actions are being adversely impacted, as according to unnamed Afghan sources, if the situation persists, reserves of eatables hitherto available with the armed forces will soon be exhausted.

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Oman's Ambassador meets Gen Shameem Wyne

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Rawalpindi - 7th December 2011

Today on Wednesday his excellency Mr Mohamed Said Al-Lawati, Ambassador of Oman called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI).

The dignitaries discussed the regional situation and matters related to the mutual cooperation between the two countries for a better relationship in the future between Pakistan and Oman.

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12 Militants killed in Kurram Agency

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Jogi - 6th December 2011 

Today on Tuesday 12 militants were killed after clash with Pakistan Army personals in Kurram Agency. While two security men also sustained injuries during clashes but were not seriously injured. 

The clash erupted between a local militants group and Pakistan Army in the area of Jogi in the suburb of Kurram Agency, later Pakistan Army gained full control of the area and crushed the resistance of the militants. The clash resulted in killing 12 militants and injuring many others. The clashes lasted for few hours with intervals of firing.

After the clash two Pakistan Army's soldiers also suffered injuries and were admitted to nearby emergency mobile hospital for first aid and were later shifted to Peshawar CMH (Combined Military Hospital) for further medical treatment. 

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Another Indian Navy's BIG BLANDER!

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Mumbai - 5th December 2011

Today on Monday the Indian Navy’s PR publication carried another blunder by showing Pakistani JF-17 Thunder jet fighter in that advertisement. In a yet another public humiliation, Indian Navy’s three page PR publication in the popular national newspaper carried another blunder. The title “Guardians of the Sea” showed a Pakistani J-17 Thunder Jet fighter, in an Indian media reported on Monday.

This mistake was carried forward in the next two pages of also, Yet Indian haven’t learnt from their mistakes so far, report further said that Indian Navy got embroiled in a controversy on Sunday when in an advertisement released on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4) a Pakistani fighter jet was featured instead of an Indian aircraft.

The JF-17 jet shown in the advertisement was made by China and Pakistan as a joint venture. So far, there has been no official reaction from Indian Navy on the issue. This mistake was carried forward in the next two pages of also. Indian Navy Day commemorates the daring attack by Indian naval missile boats on Karachi harbour during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war.

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COAS suspends 'chain of command' system to thwart NATO's aggression

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Islamabad - 1st December 2011

Today on Friday the General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI), the chief of Army staff has suspended 'chain of command' system to counter any aggression. The Army Chief has suspended the  chain of command  system in order to enable the senior officers on the posts to take appropriate action in case Pakistani forces come under attack.

The decision would however be applicable to eventualities involving Nato troops.

General Kayani has also ordered the troops to counter any aggression with full force and defend the motherland against any assailant. General Kayani has also said that the Pakistan Air Force should have taken action while Nato helicopters had violated the Pakistani airspace and attacked the Pakistani posts.

In a letter written to the Armed Forces Chiefs, COAS Gen Kayani has said that the PAF jets must have dashed to the border area after the Nato attack. General Kayani has also observed that the communication of the attacked posts had snapped after the Nato attack. He said that now the senior officer on the ground would decide about counter measures.

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25 Pak Army personals martyred in NATO air strike

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Baizai - 26th November 2011

Today on early Saturday morning at least 25 Pakistan army troops martyred including a major and 15 injured in a NATO air strike near Pak-Afghan border. NATO helicopters from Afghanistan carried out an "unprovoked" attack on a Pakistani border post, killing at least twenty five troops.

ISAF/NATO helicopters carried out unprovoked and indiscriminate firing on a Pakistani check-post in Mohmand agency last night. Casualties have been reported. Security officials in the Mohmand tribal region near the Afghan border and a military official in Peshawar said twenty five troops including a major were killed in the pre-dawn incident.

 

The attack took place on the Sala check-post in the Baizai district of the rugged tribal terrain. The firing left seven soldiers and one major dead. The President of Pakistan, the COAS and the Prime Minister have called an emergency meeting at President house whereas the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has strictly condemn the attack and have closed down all NATO supplies from Pakistan.

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14 soldiers martyred near Quetta

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Musa Khel - 21st November 2011

Today on Monday fourteen soldiers were killed in an ambush blamed on separatist rebels in Baluchistan province. The soldiers belonged to the Frontier Corps paramilitary force. The attack took place in the Musa Khel district, 400 kilometres (250 miles) southeast of the provincial capital Quetta.

It was one of the deadliest attacks on troops and marked the highest number of military dead in a single incident since March when friendly fire killed 13 soldiers on the northwestern border with Afghanistan.

The troops were guarding a private coal mine and blamed the attack on Baluch rebels, who rose up in 2004 to demand political autonomy and a greater share of profits from the province's wealth of natural resources.

Fourteen paramilitary personnel, including a major, were killed and several others were wounded. Baluch militants were involved in this attack. The rebels were armed with automatic weapons and that most of the soldiers died from gunshot wounds in the remote area.

The scene of Monday's attack was not far from Sui town, where two other soldiers were killed in a bombing on Saturday.

Last month, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said the government planned to create 20,000 jobs in Balochistan, admitting that past neglect of the region had fuelled its troubles. He announced a six percent employment quota in some federal government departments and the introduction of 3,000 jobs in tribal police for Baluchistan residents.

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Admiral Asif Sandila calls on Gen Shameem Wynne

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Rawalpindi - 21st November 2011

Today on Monday the Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI) here at Joint Staff Headquarter Chaklala.

This is the first visit of CNS to Joint Staff Headquarter after taking over the reins of Pakistan Navy. Professional matters came under discussion during the meet. CJCSC congratulated the Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila and appreciated the role played by Pakistan Navy in guarding the maritime frontiers of Pakistan.

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ISPR condemn's fake report of Imran-Munter meeting

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Rawalpindi - 21st November 2011

ISPR strongly condemn  a news report that Imran Khan was introduced to Munter in the presence of DG ISI. Today on Monday a spokesman for  ISPR has categorically denied the news report which appeared in Sunday Times, a UK newspaper, and also carried in the national media that Imran Khan, the chairman PTI, was introduced to Cameron Munter, US ambassador to Pakistan, in the presence of Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha, the DG ISI. It is totally baseless and concocted story, the ISPR spokesman said.

Quoting sources, the report stated that the PTI chief was introduced to Munter in Pasha s presence, adding that Imran Khan is supported by the Pakistani intelligence agency and military.

In Sunday Faisalabad rally, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders openly claimed that Imran Khan is "a pawn of the establishment". Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar alleged that Imran "was backed by intelligence agencies."

In a recent interview with an Indian journalist, Imran Khan said that if he comes to power, he will be General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani boss. Imran Khan further explained that his agenda is to bring the Army under him and make the ISI report to him directly. In an earlier interview, Imran Khan denied any involvement with the intelligence and military.

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20th undergraduate convocation of MCS

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Rawalpindi - 21st November 2011

Today on Monday the annual degree awarding ceremony of Military College of Signals was held at Rawalpindi. Rector NUST, Lieutenant General (retd) Muhammad Asghar graced the auspicious occasion as the Chief Guest. The convocation was attended by graduating students of Telecom and Software Engineering.

Chief guest while speaking on the occasion appreciated the contribution of NUST constituent institutions in advancing the august mission of providing purposeful and quality scientific education to the youth of the country with utter dedication. Appreciating the achievements of the University, he said that the farsighted vision of NUST has given a new direction to scientific education and research in the country. He paid rich tributes to the members who rendered their services to produce engineers, IT experts and managers of higher professional standard capable of meeting the challenges of modern world.

Addressing the graduates, Lieutenant General. Asghar (retd) said that it is a special and very exciting day for the graduating students as they step into the vast world of science and technology as professional engineers. From now on with a new zeal curiosity coupled with ingenuity is going to push them to the frontiers of knowledge.

The talented students who excelled in their respective disciplines were awarded medals on the occasion. President’s Gold Medals were awarded to NUST Cadet Hassan Bin Tila course TE – 44 and NUST Cadet Samia Ahmed course BESE-13 Chief of Army Staff’s Gold Medals were received by Capt Abdullah Buzdar course TE-44 and cadet Mahunm Maqsood TCC-19 and NUST Cadet Rameez Lehman BESE-13 was awarded Rector’s Gold Medals for their outstanding performance in their degree projects.

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Opening day of YOUYI-IV

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Jhelum - 18th November 2011

Today on Friday an impressive opening ceremony of two weeks long joint Exercise (YOUYI-IV-2011) between Pakistan and Chinese Army was held  near Jhelum. National Flags of both the countries were hoisted. Inspector General Training and Evaluation, Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain was chief guest on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion Lieutenant General, Muzammil Hussain said that China has always been a Pakistan’s close friend and armies of both countries maintain strong ties with each other. He said joint exercise will provide an opportunity to troops of both the countries to benefit from each other’s experience. Lieutenant General Zhao Jianzhong, Deputy Commander Chinese PLA also attended the ceremony and highlighted the exemplary relations between Pakistan and China.

It is worth mentioning here that the joint Exercise aims at familiarization and sharing of information through an inclusive training programme in real time. This will also include collective training at unit and brigade level to observe drills and procedures in low intensity conflict operations. The Exercise will enhance the battle competence, of participating troops against intimidation operations.

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JF-17 Thunder crashes and pilot martyred

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Attock - 14th November 2011

Yesterday on Monday the Pakistan’s ambitions to sell JF-17 fighter jets to prospective buyers suffered a setback on Monday when one of the aircraft in the ‘Thunder’ fleet crashed in Attock district during a routine flight, killing the pilot.

The tragic incident took place a day after Pakistan Air Force (PAF) exhibited the jets for sale at the Dubai Air Show, at a price almost one third of conventional F-16 fighter jets.

The jet crashed near Mansar Town after taking off from Kamra Airbase.

Although PAF officials did not offer any comments on the crash, several media reports highlighted that the jet was a frontline JF-17 Thunder combat manufactured with cooperation of China.

An official statement released by PAF authorities, however, did not mention the make of the plane. “A PAF jet aircraft, while on a routine training mission, crashed due to technical malfunction,” it said.

The PAF is in process to equip itself with two squadrons of JF-17 jets at present and planning to raise another squadron by early next year.“The pilot was fatally injured. No loss of civilian life or property has been reported on ground,” added the statement.

The pilot, Squadron Leader Muhammad Hussain, was killed as his parachute did not open after he bailed out of the aircraft. The pilot’s body was found about two kilometers from the site of the crash.

The law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area after the incident. PAF rescue teams have launched an operation to clear the debris after dispatching helicopters and rescue teams to the crash site.

Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has ordered an inquiry into the mishap. JF-17 Thunder was jointly manufactured by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra and China Aero-technology Import Export Corporation.

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Pak – China Joint Military Exercise YOUYI-IV

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Jehlum - 14th November 2011

Today on Monday the Pakistan – China Joint Military Exercise YOUYI-IV commenced today near Jehlum. The joint exercise, spread over a period of two weeks, is aimed at sharing mutual exchange of experience and information through a comprehensive training programme in real time. This exercise is fourth in the series in which Special Forces from both sides will participates. Exercise YOUYI-IV is a Brigade level joint exercise between the two armies. Chinese Army being well equipped and highly technical in nature is very meticulous, keen and equally professional in their approach. During last joint exercise in China they demonstrated high sense of professionalism and friendship towards Pakistan.

Exercise YOUYI which literally translates "FRIENDSHIP" between two countries started in 2004. So far three exercises have been conducted including two in China and one in Pakistan. These exercises were mandated to boost existing professional relationship between the two friendly Armies.

It may be mentioned here that Pakistan and China enjoy extremely close and brotherly relations since their inception, which have matured and strengthened over the years. The forthcoming Joint Military Exercise YOUYI-IV will certainly pave the way for further cementing the existing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Senior Military leadership from both sides will also attend the Exercise. The YOUYI-IV exercise will be a true manifestation to a famous Chinese phrase "Pakistan China friendship is higher than the mountains and deeper than oceans".

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Winter uniform to be worn from tomorrow

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Islamabad - 13th November 2011

General Headquarters (GHQ) have issued the order that from the 14th of November Pakistan Army staff are to start the winter uniform. Air Headquarters also issued a notice of winter uniform for Pakistan Air Force staff from the mid of November which is again 14th of November. Whereas Naval headquarters have also issued a notice of winter uniform for Pakistan Naval Staff but is not applicable on Naval troops at sea shores.

The winter uniform of Pakistan Military is going to be applicable till the first week of April.

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Lt Gen Asif Yasin urges NATO to "DO MORE"

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Peshawar - 29th October 2011

Today on Saturday Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik (HI) corp commander 11 corp, pushes NATO to act against safe heavens of terrorist in Afghanistan. Pakistan's top military commander fighting militants in the northwestern zone. Pakistan will act against terrorist safe havens and urged NATO and Afghanistan to do the same.

Lt General Asif , who is supervising military operations in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), that his troops would not leave the area until complete security had been ensured. He was speaking during a visit to the development projects started by Pakistan army in the Kotkai area of South Waziristan tribal district on the Afghan border, where the Pak army launched a ground offensive two years ago.

He said; "We will take action against the terrorists in our area and NATO and Afghanistan should also take action against the terrorists in their area across the border, Pakistan will not tolerate any infiltration in its area. The Afghan government and NATO should not allow terrorists  safe havens in Afghan provinces along the Pakistan border," He also added; "Our troops will stay here until complete security is ensured in this area, the Pakistan army is not going back from the tribal regions,"
 
Militants are dug in on both sides of the border, and last week the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Pakistan to do more to squeeze militant safe havens in its territory, notably those of the Haqqani network.

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Pakistan Lunches Hatf - VII with stealth capabilities

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Undisclosed Location - 28th October 2011

Today on Friday Pakistan conducted a successful test fire of the multi tube, indigenously developed Cruise Missile Hatf – VII (Babur) having a range of 700 kms. The missile test was conducted to validate the design parameters of the weapon system and a new Missile Launch Vehicle (MLV). Babur Cruise Missile is low flying, terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability, pin point accuracy and radar avoidance features. It can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads and has stealth capabilities. It also incorporates the most modern cruise missile technology of Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) and Digital Scene Matching and Area Co-relation (DSMAC).

A special feature of today’s launch was the validation of a new multi tube Missile Launch Vehicle (MLV) during the test. The three tube MLV enhances manifold the targeting and deployment options in the conventional and nuclear modes. With its shoot-and-scoot capability, the MLV provides a major force multiplier effect for target employment and survivability.

The test was witnessed by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Commander Army Strategic Force Command, Lieutenant General Tariq Nadeem Gilani and Chairman National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) Mr Muhammad Irfan Burney, senior officers and from the armed forces and strategic organizations, scientists and engineers. The test will consolidate Pakistan’s strategic deterrence capability and further strengthen national security.

The successful test has also been warmly appreciated by President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, who have congratulated the scientists and engineers on their outstanding success.

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ISPR rejects baseless militants support report

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Rawalpindi - 28th October 2011

Today on Friday an ispr spokesman condemn the claim on Pakistan Army involved in helping Afghan  Taliban against NATO and U.S Military. The claim was not only restricted to the army but its intelligence agency was also targeted. The ispr spokesman said “We consider that this report is highly biased, it is one-sided, it doesn't  have the version of the side which is badly hit or affected by this report,  therefore, other than that, its factually incorrect."

The news report was broadcasted on the last Wednesday in shape of two documentaries series. In those documentaries Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was charged with protecting, sharing secret information and supplying war goods to the Taliban. In the second documentary Al-Queada was also added with the Afghan Taliban.

The documentary was only broadcasted by "BBC News" which is an British news channel.

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Pak – China Joint Military Exercise YOUYI-IV

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Rawalpindi - 27th October 2011

Today on Thursday the Pakistan – China Joint Military Exercise YOUYI-IV is scheduled to be held in mid November in Pakistan. The joint exercise, spread over a period of two weeks, is aimed at mutual exchange of experience and information through a comprehensive training programme in real time. Exercise will encompass techniques and procedures involved in Low Intensity Conflict Operations (LIC) environment. This joint interaction in form of military exercise aims at sharing and enhancing expertise of both armies in countering terrorism.

Exercise YOUYI which literally translates "FRIENDSHIP" between two countries started in 2004. Pakistan Army was the first foreign army to conduct any exercise on Chinese soil. So far three exercises have been conducted; including two in China and one in Pakistan. These exercises were mandated to boost existing professional relationship between the two friendly Armies.

It may be mentioned here that Pakistan and China enjoy extremely close and brotherly relations since their inception, which have matured and strengthened over the years. The forthcoming Joint Military Exercise YOUYI-IV will certainly pave the way for further cementing the existing bilateral relations between Pakistan and China.

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Gen Shameem Wyne meets Sultan of Brunei

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Brunei - 25th October 2011

Today on Tuesday the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), who is  on a three day official visit to Brunei Darussalam, had an audience with His Majesty General Haji Sir Hassan al-Bolkiah the Sultan of Brunei. Chairman conveyed good wishes of the people and Armed forces of Pakistan to His Majesty and appreciated all the support extended to Pakistan by the brotherly Muslim country. Earlier Chairman called on the Deputy Defence Minister, His Excellency Dato Haji Mustappa, both leaders exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Later Chairman called on General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin, Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces. Both dignitaries exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and ways to enhance the existing defence cooperation between the two armed forces. Chairman also visited Defence Academy of Royal Brunei Armed Forces and was given a briefing on national security perspective of Brunei.
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COAS dressed the Parliament defense committee

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Islamabad - 19th October 2011

Today on Wednesday the Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) told parliament defense committee that the United States should focus on stabilizing Afghanistan instead of pushing Pakistan to attack militant groups in a crucial border region.

The COAS said Pakistan alone will decide if and when to launch a full-scale offensive in the North Waziristan region to attack militants. He also said the United States would have to think "10 times" before taking any unilateral action there. Pakistan is not like Iraq or Afghanistan.

Such views could deepen tensions between the United States and its uneasy but important ally Pakistan.

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Gen Haiquan meets the COAS & Gen Asif

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Rawalpindi - 19th October 2011

Today on Wednesday a Chinese National Defence University (NDU) delegation headed by Lieutenant General Ren Haiquan, Vice President of NDU, called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) at General Headquarters (GHQ).

The visiting dignitaries remained with him for some time and discussed the matters of professional interest.

Later Lieutenant General Ren Haiquan, Vice President National Defence University of China called on Lieutenant General Muhammad Asif Director General Joint Staff at Joint Staff Headquarters and exchanged views on matters related to mutual cooperation and bilateral interests.

Lieutenant General Ren Haiquan is heading a 32 member delegation visiting Pakistani NDU. The visit is held to commemorate the 60 years celebration of excellent relation between the two countries.

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Passing out Parade of Strategic Plans Division

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Rawalpindi - 18th October 2011

Today on Tuesday an impressive passing out parade was held at the Strategic Plans Division’s Training Academy, in which a fresh batch of 200 smartly turned out trainee officials completed their basic training before being entrusted with various responsibilities of nuclear security. The parade was witnessed by a number of dignitaries from various security, intelligence, counter-intelligence and other outfits of relevant organizations. Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai reviewed the parade.

Addressing the graduating trainee officials, Lieutenant General (Retired) Kidwai, focused on the significance of the responsibilities that these officials were to undertake. He emphasized upholding the resolve under which these officials have experienced the rigours of training so as to come upto national expectations. He praised the instructional staff that had painstakingly trained this latest batch in line with international standards. Expressing his satisfaction, he said that by the year 2013, over 8000 professionals would be additionally trained, which would further augment the capability of SPD’s Security Division.

Nuclear security is an area which has always remained of special focus in Pakistan’s nuclear program. The effort to inculcate nuclear security culture is deeply rooted in the nuclear establishment.

In the current regional and international environment, realizing the need for enhanced nuclear security, Pakistan has taken a number of steps during the last decade. Establishment of a specialized Training Academy to train and hone professional skills in the realm of nuclear security is one such step. The purpose and the objective of establishing a dedicated training academy is to develop an indigenous capability for human resource capacity building in the area of nuclear security.
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General Allen meets General Kayani

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Rawalpindi - 13th October 2011


Today on Thursday General Jhon Allen, Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) at GHQ (General Headquarters).

The visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed measures aimed at improving cross border coordination and procedures between Pakistan Army and ISAF / Afghan Army at Pak-Afghan border. The Haqqani network was also a part of the discussion.
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Abdul Jalil meets General Shameem Wyne

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Rawalpindi - 12th October 2011

Today on Wednesday the Pehin Colonel (Retired) Abdul Jalil Ahmed, High Commissioner of Brunei called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wyne (HI) here at Joint Staff Headquarter Chaklala and discussed matters related to mutual interests.
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Hina Rabbani visit to Joint Staff Hq & NDU

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Islamabad - 11th October 2011

Today on Tuesday Ms Hina Rabbani Khar , Foreign Minister of Pakistan visited the Joint Staff Headquarters and met General Khalid Shameem Wynne ,Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. She remained with the Chairman for some time and discussed matters related to regional security. Later Ms Hina Rabbani Khar also visited Strategic Planning Division.

Afterwords she also visited NDU (National Defence University) where she was received by Lieutenant General Agha Muhammad Umer Farooq. Later Ms Hina Rabbani Khar delivered a lecture on Foreign policy of Pakistan : Challenges and responses.
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Air Chief Subhawong meets General Shameem Wyne

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Rawalpindi - 11th October 2011

Today on Tuesday the Air  Chief Marshal Itthaporn Subhawong, Commander-in-Chief Royal Thai Air Force called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) here at Chaklala and discussed matters related to mutual interest of Pakistan and Thailand. 

Four militants killed in clash with security forces

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Swat - 9th October 2011

Today on Saturday at least four militants were killed in clash with security forces in Char Bagh area of Swat. The security forces received information about presence of militants in Mangaltan, a mountainous area of Swat.

The security forces launched a search operation in Mangaltan, a mountain region of Swat after receiving information about presence of militants in the area. After couple of hours movement over the mountainous terrain, the team alpha came across the militants hideout which was on the edge of the mountain.

A clash between security forces and militants started as a result of search operation, resulting in death of four miscreants. A security official was also injured in exchange of fire between militants and security forces. The injured solider was given first aid and was shifted to the nearest army hospital. The fighting between security forces and militants is still going on.
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144th Corps Commanders Conference

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Rawalpindi - 7th October 2011


Today on Friday the 144th Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) chaired the meeting and only Lieutenant Generals attended command conference.


The conference was part of regular monthly meetings. The forum took a comprehensive overview of the routine professional matters aimed at enhancing proficiency of the Army.
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Prize distribution ceremony

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Rawalpindi - 16th September 2011


During the year Pakistan Army athletes have been earning laurels both at home and abroad in their respective filed. Recently Pakistan Army won the coveted Quaid-e-Azam Trophy for the 17th consecutive time with a medal streak of 110 Gold, 74 Silver and 35 Bronze medals. Award Ceremony in this connection was held here at Army Sports Gymnasium. Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain, Inspector General Training & Evaluation awarded cash prizes to all the sportsmen/women of Army who had won medals in 31st National Games, gave outstanding performance at international level. 


In addition to National Games Medal Winners, Havildar Muhammad Imran and Havildar Muhammad Rizwan in Hockey; Havildar Zafar Iqbal, Havildar Basharat Ali, Havildar Liaquat Ali in Athletics; Havildar Ahmed Ali, Lance Naik Faisal Karim in Boxing; Sepoy Azhar in Wrestling; Miss Kiran Khan in Swimming; Miss Sara Nasir in Karate and Miss Najia Khan in Taekwondo were awarded special appreciation and awards for their medals at International Level competitions.
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Rangers launch grand search operation

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Karachi - 14th September 2011

Today on Wednesday the Sindh Ranger have started a large scale search operation in various areas of Karachi. The heavy contingent of Rangers encircled the various areas in the city, including Suhrab Goth, Machar Colony and started a door-to-door search operation. The operation was launched after the Rangers was tipped off that some terrorists were hiding in the area. Many terrorists of some banned outfits had been hiding in the areas where operation is being conducted.

Female Rangers personnel are also taking part in the operation. The Anti Terrorism Sqaud of the Rangers is conducting the operation and no assistance of police has been asked. This is the largest operation conducted during recent times in the city.

The success of this operation is being clearly hilighted. Many well known gangs members have been arrested and some were killed during the operation. The official say that this operation will almost clean sweep the operation area and surrounding areas.
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Daniel Ambassador of France called on Gen Shameem Wynne

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Rawalpindi - 14th September 2011

Today on Wednesday the newly elected President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala today. The President of AJ&K remained with General Wynne for some time and discussed the matters of mutual interest. General security conditions and measures were also discussed during the meeting.

Later on Wednesday HE Mr. Daniel Jouanneau, Ambassador of France on his fare well visit also called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala. The Chairman JCSC appreciated the contributions made by the Ambassador in further strengthening the already cordial relations between the two countries.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Meeting

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Rawalpindi - 13th September 2011

Today on Tuesday the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Meeting (JCSC) was held here at the Joint Staff Headquarters. General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee presided over the meeting which was attended by Chief of Army Staff, General Ashafaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Secretary Defence, Secretary Defence Production, Director General Joint Staff, Director General Inter Services Intelligence, Director General Strategic Plans Division and senior military officer from the three services.

The forum reviewed the prevailing national and regional security environment and the challenges faced by the country and the Armed Forces of Pakistan .Situation on the borders was discussed at length and the participants expressed satisfaction over the operational preparedness of the armed forces.
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Relief and Rescue operations by Pak Army

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Tando Mohammad Khan - 13th September 2011


Relief and Rescue operations continue by Pakistan Army troops in flood affected areas of Sindh. Army has deployed over 1000 troops, 70 boats, 50 dewatering pumps for relief and rescues operation in flood hit areas of Sindh. Till date over 30,000 flood affectees have been evacuated to safer places in Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, Mir Pur Khas, Mithi, Umar Kot, Sanghar and Tando Allahyar. 


Army Medical Corps has established medical camps along with Medical Teams at Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, Mir Pur khas, Mithi and Naushehro Feroze and treated over 25,000 patients. Two MI-17 Helicopters have been placed at Hyderabad to deal with emergency situation. 
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One Police man shaheed, and 3 Civilians killed

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Karachi - 8th September 2011

Today on Thursday four more people, including a police official, were killed in different incidents of violence. According to details, some unidentified persons shot dead a youth, Ghulam Rasool, near Sohrab Goth Police Station while body of an unidentified man, stuffed in gunny bag, was recovered from a car parking of Jinnah Hospital Ward No 12. 

In another incident of violence, police official, Javed, was shot dead by some unidentified motorcyclists on Bakra Pairy Road in Malir. The deceased was working in investigation department of Malir city Police Station. In yet another incident of violence in Machar Colony, Mumtaz, a worker of political party, was allegedly shot dead by Farooq. Police have arrested Farooq and recovered arms from his possession.

Meanwhile, Rangers have arrested a man during a raid on the office of a political party while five alleged target killers were arrested from Banara Colony. 

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DIG FC’s wife, Col. killed in twin blasts

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Quetta - 7th September 2011

The Frontier Corps is Pakistan's paramilitary force, which took part in an operation on Monday.

Today on Wednesday twin suicide bombs targeting security forces responsible for this week capturing senior Al-Qaeda operatives killed 16 people and wounded 32 others in southwest Pakistan Wednesday, police said.

One attacker detonated his bomb-laden car outside the residence of the deputy chief of the Frontier Corps in Quetta city, before a second attacker blew himself up inside the house, said senior police official Hamid Shakil."Sixteen people have been killed and 32 were wounded," he said.

"It was a twin suicide attack. The house was badly damaged... some members of the family were severely injured. The deputy inspector general himself is injured," he said.

Four members of the Frontier Corps were among the dead, including a senior officer, Shakil and a local security official said, and the wife of the deputy chief and two children were also killed.

The residence of the deputy inspector general is close to other government buildings and official residencies in the city of Quetta, the main town of Baluchistan province, which borders Afghanistan and Iran.

The Frontier Corps is Pakistan s paramilitary force, which took part in an operation on Monday to arrest a senior Al-Qaeda leader believed to have been responsible for planning attacks on the United States, Europe and Australia.

Younis al-Mauritani was picked up in the suburbs of Quetta along with two other high-ranking operatives after US and Pakistani spy agencies joined forces, according to the Pakistan army.

The arrests signalled another blow to the global terror network, four months after Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan by covert US forces, leading to a souring of ties between allies Islamabad and Washington.
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The PAF Day

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Islamabad - 7th September 2011

Today on Wednesday the day is being celebrated in the commemoration of the PAF (Pakistan Air Force) heroics in the war of 1965 against India. The Pakistan Air Force celebrates September 7 as the PAF Day in commemoration of the PAF’s role in defending the country and remembering its martyrs in the 1965 war.

On September 6, 1965 war broke out between India and Pakistan. On September 7, 1965 the PAF claimed a heavy toll on the IAF with Sqn Ldr Muhammad Mahmood Alam in his F-86 Sabre claiming as many as four IAF Hunters.

In addition to resisting the Indian army’s attacks in several sectors, and inflicting severe damages to some IAF bases, PAF had destroyed 104 IAF aircraft for a loss of 19 aircraft.
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Al-Qaeda commander for external operations nabbed

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Quetta - 5th September

In an intelligence driven operation by Inter Services Intelligence in coordination with Frontier Corps Balochistan, a senior Al Qaeda leader, Younis Al Mauritani mainly responsible for planning and conduct of international operations, was nabbed alongwith two other senior Al Qaeda operatives, Abdul Ghaffar Al Shami (Bachar Chama ) and Messara Al Shami (Mujahid Amino) from suburbs of Quetta. Al Mauritani was tasked personally by Osama Bin Ladan to focus on hitting targets of economical importance in United States of America, Europe and Australia. He was planning to target United States economic interests including gas/oil pipelines, power generating dams and strike ships/oil tankers through explosive laden speed boats in International waters.


Trough this critical arrest yet another fatal blow has been delivered to Al Qaeda. This operation was planned and conducted with technical assistance of United State Intelligence Agencies with whom Inter Services Intelligence has a strong, historic intelligence relationship. Both Pakistan and United States intelligence agencies continue to work closely together to enhance security of their respective nations.


The intimate cooperation between Pakistan and United States Intelligence agencies has resulted into prevention of number of high profile terrorist acts not only inside Pakistan/United States but elsewhere also in world.
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Operation against land mafia

Karachi - 3rd September 2011

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Sindh government has taken principle decision to take action against land mafia and its patrons. Sindh government has devised an action plan to seize hundreds acres of land from the land mafia.

According to sources senior member Board of Revenue Sindh and DCO Karachi have provided the lists of occupied lands to the federal interior minister Rehman Malik. Land mafia had been grabbed hundreds acres of the land which worth billions of rupee. Various development projects could not be started due to the grabbed land. Lists of the grabbed land are provided to the rangers.

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