ABOTTABAD: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called it a matter of pride for Pakistan Army and country after officially installing Lt Gen Nigar Johar as the “first-ever three-star female general officer” as Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical Corps (AMC). “Installation of the first-ever three-star female general officer of Pakistan Army … Read more
Pakistan on Thursday successfully conducted a “flight test of Shaheen-1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile”, announced the military’s media wing. “Pakistan today conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The test flight was aimed at re-validating certain design and technical parameters of the weapon system,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). #Pakistan today conducted … Read more
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government has lifted the ban on the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and released hundreds of its workers accused of violence, sabotage and killings, but media persons beaten and roughed-up while covering these protests still await justice almost two weeks after. “Two of my colleagues and myself were held-up by Punjab … Read more
Two soldiers were martyred after the army thwarted an “attempted illegal crossing” by terrorists into Pakistan from Afghanistan, said the military media wing on Wednesday. “On night 26-27 October 2021, terrorists from inside Afghanistan attempted to cross the fence along Pak-Afghan Border in district Kurram,” said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said … Read more
Pakistan Army has a “distinguished history of serving humanity for peace”, said Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on the United Nations (UN) 76th anniversary. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, extended “best wishes” to the UN on behalf of Pakistan’s armed forces. “Pakistan Army has distinguished history … Read more
RAWALPINDI: The 53rd World Military Championship on Monday concluded at Lahore Garrison Shooting Gallery where Pakistan’s team in Skeet Shooting clinched top three positions in male’s category. In Skeet Shooting (Men) Category, Leading Marine Asif Mehmood of Pakistan won the Gold Medal, while Petty officer Waheed Alam of Pakistan won the Silver Medal. Bronze Medal … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Renowned nuclear physicist and founder of Pakistan’s nuclear programme Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, who passed away on Sunday morning after protracted illness, was laid to rest here amid a state funeral, with scores of dignitaries and prominent personalities, armed forces top brass and thousands of admirers in attendance. His funeral prayers, held at the Shah Faisal Mosque … Read more
RAWALPINDI: In a major army reshuffle, Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum on Wednesday replaced Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed as the Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to the media wing of the armed forces, Lt Gen Anjum was commissioned in the Light Anti Tank Battalion of Punjab Regiment and throughout his career he has had command, … Read more
RAWALPINDI: In a major reshuffle in the Pakistan Army, Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was transferred as the Peshawar corps commander, while Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum has taken over as director general of the Inter Services Intelligence, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Lt … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa conferred military awards on army personnel for their acts of gallantry during operations and meritorious services rendered to the nation. The GHQ Investiture ceremony was held at General Headquarters Rawalpindi, said the media wing of armed forces, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement. The … Read more
Sepoy Muhammad Amir Iqbal, 30, was martyred after terrorists targeted a security forces check-post in the Ghariuom area of North Waziristan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. According to the ISPR, Pakistani troops responded promptly after the attack. However, during the … Read more
The Opening ceremony of the 53rd World Military Shooting Championship (Shotgun) 2021 was held at Lahore under the auspices of Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM), commonly known as the International Military Sports Council. Corps Commander Lahore, Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz was the chief guest on the occasion, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) … Read more
RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army captain was martyred during a military operation (IBO) in the Tank district of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said in a statement on Thursday that the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the district on the reported … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 10 terrorists during an operation in Pakistan’s South Waziristan tribal district, an army statement said on Tuesday. In a statement, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said that the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation on receiving a tip-off about the presence of terrorists inside a hideout in the tribal … Read more
The Security Forces on Sunday conducted an area clearance operation in Dossali, North Waziristan District on the reported presence of terrorists. A terrorist during an exchange of fire with the Security Forces got killed, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release. The Forces also recovered weapons and a cache of ammunition from the area … Read more
The Security Forces on Monday during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist commander Safiullah and also recovered a huge cache of weapons and ammunition. The Terrorist Safiullah belonged to Mir Ali and was involved in the killing of four women of an NGO in … Read more
An ex-Indian army officer posts a photo from the film set as the “truth” concerning the Pakistan Army’s involvement in Panjshir. Bakhsi claimed, without providing any evidence, that dozens of Pakistani soldiers were killed and several others were injured while fighting alongside the Taliban in Panjshir. This confusion arose after Maj Gen GD Bakshi, another … Read more
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday reiterated to Qatar’s foreign minister of Pakistan’s resolve to extend humanitarian assistance for Afghans, said the Inter Services Public Relations. According to the military’s media wing, the army chief reiterated the resolve in a meeting with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the Apex Committee of the National Action Plan (NAP) in Islamabad today. It was decided in the meeting to take immediate steps to control violence and extremism within the state. https://twitter.com/PakPMO/status/1435989548304003073 According to the statement, the meeting studied the current state in Afghanistan and its possible consequences for the country. The … Read more
The Inter Services Public Relations announced a major shake-up in the top military brass of the Pakistan Army after unveiling new appointments and postings on Tuesday. A press release issued by the military’s media wing said that Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has been posted as the commander of the Rawalpindi Corps. Before the transfer, … Read more
As many as two soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom and three terrorists were killed while thwarting the terrorists’ attack from inside Afghanistan across the international border on Sunday. The terrorists had opened fire on a military post in Bajaur District. The Pakistan Army troops responded in a befitting manner, said ISPR in a … Read more
Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar said on Friday that the situation on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan is “fairly normal and pretty much under control” and assured the nation that the army is prepared and will not be unaware if something happens on the western front. The DG ISPR in a press … Read more
President Arif Alvi on Wednesday acknowledged the army for its “unparalleled contribution and sacrifices” towards the “external and internal security of Pakistan”, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). A press release issued by the military’s media wing said that the president visited the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi today. During his visit, President Alvi met … Read more
ISPR in a statement stated that Pakistan has conducted a successful test flight of on Tuesday successfully flight of locally developed Fatah-1, Guided Multi Launch Rocket System. Taking to Twitter, ISPR said that the rocket was proficient in providing a conformist warhead. The ISPR said: “The weapon system will give Pakistan Army the capability of … Read more
A captain was martyred and two soldiers were injured in a terrorist attack in the Gachak area of Balochistan province. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), Captain Kashif was martyred and two soldiers were injured when a vehicle of security forces collided with an explosive device planted by terrorists. The … Read more
A landmine blast in the South and North Waziristan tribal districts and firing from the Afghan border injured three soldiers. According to the details, the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident in North Waziristan, saying that terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire on a Pakistani army post in North Waziristan. The statement said that … Read more
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has paid respect to Pakistan Police on Police Martyrs Day, the military media wing reported. According to the Director-General Inter-Service Public Relations (DG-ISPR), Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said, ” Salute to martyrs of Pakistan Police on Police Martyrs Day. “Pakistan Police has made monumental sacrifices in … Read more
The Pakistan Army provided shelter and safe passage to 46 Afghan National Army (ANA) and Border Police soldiers. A statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a local ANA commander across Arandu, Chitral, had requested help for 46 troops, including five officers. According to the commander of the Afghan National Army, “they cannot maintain control … Read more
