Rawalpindi: Pakistan army has reshuffled its top military hierarchy and also changed some of the key Corps Commanders. Corps Commander Rawalpindi Lieutenant General Nadeem Raza has been appointed as the Chief of General Staff (CGS) which is considered the number two top position in GHQ. An ISPR communique issued today says that Lieutenant General Shahid Baig […]
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Army Chief visits Russian climber at CMH
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday visited Russian mountaineer Alexander Gukov at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi. Gukov was rescued by Pak Army aviators from 20650 feet high Latok Peak in Pakistani Northern Areas this morning through a very challenging aviation effort. The Russian mountaineer was stranded at the glacier since […]
Ballot papers to be printed and distributed under Army’s supervision: ECP
ISLAMABAD: An important session of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was conducted today, headed by chief election commissioner, has decided to print and distribute ballot papers under Pakistan army’s supervision. The session was aimed to review security challenges during the upcoming General Elections. The army personnel will be deputed at the printing press, printing corporation, and […]
6 terrorists killed as forces retaliate to cross-border fire
RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists were killed when Pak forces retaliated to firing from across the Afghanistan border on Sunday, which left 5 soldiers wounded. “Terrorists from across the border carried fire raids and physical attacks on Pakistan’s border posts and border fencing parties in Bajaur in KP and Qamar Din Qarez in Balochistan”, ISPR statement said. […]
Nation prepares to mark 78th Pakistan Day: DG ISPR
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Maj General Asif Ghafoor Bajwa on Wednesday posted a message on Twitter in relation to Pakistan Day which would be observed all over the country on March 23. “Pakistan is synonymous to peace and we shall safeguard it any cost,” DG ISPR wrote. The nation is preparing to […]
Foreign dignitaries visit LOC in Rawalakot
RAWALPINDI: Defence officials of United States, United Kingdom, France, China, Turkey and Indonesia visited Line of Control in Rawalakot Sector of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, the dignitaries were “briefed about Indian atrocities along Line of Control and deliberate targeting of civilians by Indian Army”. The statement added […]
Pakistani forces kill three Indian soldiers in retaliatory firing
LAHORE: Indian army violated once again the ceasefire and targeted the innocent civilians in Zafarwal Sector on Thursday, said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In retaliatory firing, one Indian soldier was killed and other three were wounded. The befitting response to the Indian aggression silenced the enemy’s guns, the statement further said. It was the […]
Army assures full support for mainstreaming of FATA
LAHORE: Pakistan Army fully supports the mainstreaming of the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA), said Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR), COAS held two separate meetings with FATA delegations of Tribal elders and Youth Jirga at ISPR on Wednesday. “Delegations acknowledged […]
Army chief visits martyr’s family to offer condolences
LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Saturday, paid a visit to martyr Maj Muhammad Ishaq’s home in Khushab to offer his condolences to the bereaved family, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported. Maj Ishaq embraced martyrdom when terrorists opened fire on army personnel during a search operation in Dera Ismail Khan […]
XI Corps commander visits Bajaur: ISPR
LAHORE: Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed Butt visited Bajaur Agency on Tuesday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), he visited the forward areas of Bajaur Agency near the Pakistan-Afghan border and was briefed about a recent attempt by the terrorists to carry out a cross-border attack. He also appreciated the troops for being […]