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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