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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