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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