PAF FT-7 crashes after technical malfunction

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Mianwali - 25th January 2012

Today on Wednesday a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft crashed during a routine training mission but the both pilots baled out safely. It was FT-7 training aircraft. It crashed near Mianwali soon after take off from the PAF air base.

A woman trainee pilot and the instructor were in the jet who managed to escape safely. The FT-7 is said to have crash because of engine malfunction. The investigation of this incident has been ordered from the air headquarters Islamabad.

After this crash all PAF pilots were ordered to take a fly as a tradition to conquer fear. It was the third air force jet to crash in training in three months. Two pilots were killed in the other incidents and a helicopter crash last June killed four military personnel. The PAF has a fleet of Chinese aircraft, including F-7PGs and A-5s, plus US-built F-16s and French Mirages. It recently acquired medium-tech JF-17 or Thunder jets, manufactured jointly by China and Pakistan.

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Ambassador of Sweden calls on CJCSC

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Rawalpindi - 25th January 2012

Today on Wednesday the H.E Mr Lars-Hajalmar Wide, ambassador of Sweden called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters Chaklala.

General Shameem Wynne and Ambassador Lars-Hajalmar discussed matters related to mutual interests.

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Pakistani Aviation Contingent to Participate in Peacekeeping Mission in DRC

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Bukavu - 18th January 2012

Today on Wednesday the Pak Aviation-1 Contingent comprising three Puma helicopters arrived at KAVUMU Air Terminal, Bukavu, Congo. The helicopters had initially arrived in Entebbe, Uganda and after necessary fitments and test flights they flew to KAVUMU in South Kivu Brigade (SKB) Area of responsibility.

Remaining strength of the contingent is expected to arrive within this month.  A graceful welcome ceremony was organized at the air terminal to receive the contingent. This is the first Pakistani Aviation Contingent to participate in peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) which reflects the commitment and dedication of Pakistan towards UN and the Congolese Government in bringing peace to this country. Puma helicopters are a valuable addition in MONUSCO military air assets and will help providing better assistance to the UN staff in carrying out their tasks.

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Ambassador of China & France called on COAS & CJCSC

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Rawalpindi - 18th January 2012

Today on Wednesday the H.E Mr Liu Jian, ambassador of China called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters.

They discussed matters related to mutual interests. H.E Mr Philippe Thiebaud, ambassador of France also called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne. He remained with the Chairman for sometime during which matters related to mutual cooperation came under discussion.

Later Philippe Thiebaud, Ambassador of France called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) at General Headquarters today. The visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed the matters of mutual interest.

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Ambassador Yamamoto meets CJCSC

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Rawalpindi - 16th January 2012

Today on Monday the H.E Ambassador Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special representative of Japan for Pakistan and Afghanistan called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne (HI), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) in the late morning at Joint Staff Headquarters.

Ambassador Yamamoto and General Shameem Wynue discussed matters related to mutual interests and international relationship of Pakistan and Japan.

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COAS leaves for Beijing

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Rawalpindi - 4th Jan 2012

Today on Wednesday the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (HI) left for Beijing, China today on a five days official visit at the invitation of Chinese authorities.

During the visit the COAS will call on China’s political and military leadership. The interaction will encompass the complete range of Pak-China relations, related to security and defence. COAS was seen off at Chaklala Base by Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Khalid Nawaz Khan (HI) and other senior military officers.

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