The Pakistan Army on Tuesday announced a number of appointments and transfers in its ranks. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been appointed adjutant general of the Pakistan Army at the General Headquarters (GHQ). Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas has been named director general joint staff, while Lieutenant General Nauman […]
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Pakistan Army’s Major wins gold medal in USA
Major Saiqa Gulzar of Pakistan Army has won a gold medal in a training which was held in the United States of America. Saiqa, a resident of Vehari district, situated in South Punjab 100 kilometres from Multan who is also the daughter of a retired teacher Gulzar Masih Sidhu. She was honoured with a gold […]
Pakistan Army kills five Indian troops in LoC retaliatory fire
Soon after six Pakistani civilians sustained injuries in cross-border firing by Indian forces, Pakistan Army soldiers responded effectively, targeting Indian posts and killing five troops, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. Indian troops resorted to unprovoked fire in Chirikot Sector of the Line of Control (LoC) targeting civil population, […]
Three soldiers martyred in Indian firing across LoC
Three Pakistan Army soldiers have been martyred due to unprovoked firing by the Indian Army across the Line of Control (LoC) at Rakhchikri Sector in Rawalkot, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Tuesday. Subedar Mohammad Riaz from Jhang, Lance Havaldar Aziz Ullah from Noshero Feroz, and Sepoy Shahid Mansib from Abbottabad embraced martyrdom, while […]
Army vows support for implementation of NAP
Pakistan Army has once again expressed its determination to help fully implement the National Action Plan (NAP). The resolve came during the 220th Corps Commanders Conference held at the General Headquarters on Tuesday. “Forum expressed its resolve to support government and all stakeholders in implementation of the National Action Plan,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]
Doctrine, policy, and strategy: a quintessential Pakistani counterterrorism policy
Previous op-ed in this series has taken the position that a counter insurgency policy, aligned with the overall national security policy, is a must for winning the peace. To that end, a Pakistani counter insurgency policy of reconciliation is recommended. This policy of reconciliation is tasked with curbing the insurgent tendency that aims to usurp […]
Pakistan army shoots down Indian spy drone
The Pakistan Army on Saturday shot down an Indian spy drone over the Line of Control (LoC), according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing. The quadcopter was brought down in the Rakhchikri sector of the heavily militarised zone after it intruded 150 metres into the Pakistani territory, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director […]
Four terrorists killed, three soldiers martyred in North Wazirstan
RAWALPINDI: Four terrorists killed while three soldiers martyred during an operation in North Waziristan on September 12, says Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) today (Thursday). In a press release, Pakistan army’s media wing stated that an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was launched by the forces against terrorists involved in an attack on military. Moreover, the army cleared the area after the […]
4 reasons why Pakistan Army is best in the world
No doubt Pakistan army is one of the best armed forces in the world as they sacrificed much in order to protect their motherland from enemies since the creation of the country. They are currently the sixth largest army in the world due to its active military personnel. According to Global Firepower, they are ranked […]
Twitter pays tribute to nation’s heroes on Defence Day
Today the entire nation is celebrating Defence and Martyrs Day to pay homage to those heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. Special events have been arranged nationwide to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the 1965 war. Families of martyrs are also participating in the events to remember nation’s heroes. The main event expected […]