Security Forces eliminate five Khwarij terrorists, including ring leader

Security Forces

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Security Forces killed five Khwarij terrorists, including their ring leader Abidullah, in an intelligence-based operation in the Tirah area of Khyber District. The operation was carried out following reports of Khwarij terrorists’ presence in the region. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) release, Security Forces successfully engaged the terrorists’ position … Read more

Two army soldiers martyred in North Waziristan laid to rest

Security forces foil
  • The funeral prayer of Sepoy Afzal Khan offered in Mardan.
  • The funeral prayer of Sepoy Imran Ullah offered in Bajaur.
  • Both Sepoy were laid to rest with full military honours.

RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of two army soldiers, who sacrificed their lives in North Waziristan gunfight, were offered in Mardan and Bajaur areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), both soldiers embraced martyrdom while fighting valiantly during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Spinwam, North Waziristan district.

The funeral prayer of martyred sepoy Afzal Khan was offered at Badar Gah in Mardan and funeral prayer of martyred Sepoy Imran Ullah was offered at Sarai Sar in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

A large number of senior serving and retired officers, soldiers, relatives and people participated in the funeral prayers. Both Sepoy Afzal Khan and Sepoy Imran Ullah were laid to rest with full military honours.

The military’s top brass paid homage to the brave soldiers and reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the country against all internal and external threats.

Earlier, two soldiers embraced martyrdom while valiantly fighting against terrorists in Spinwam, North Waziristan district, according to a statement by military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

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Funeral prayers of martyred army officers offered: ISPR  

Funeral prayers
  • Both officers embraced martyrdom due to IED.
  • Funeral prayer offered in Rawalpindi and Kot Addu.
  • The martyred were laid to rest with full military honour.

RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers of Major Muhammad Jawad and Captain Sagheer Abbas have been offered at Rawalpindi and Kot Addu respectively.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both officers embraced martyrdom due to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during sanitisation operation in Kohlu, Balochistan.

Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen Muhammad Saeed and a large number of serving and retired officers, soldiers, relatives and people from different segments of society attended the funeral.

The martyred officers were laid to rest with full military honours, the military’s press wing.

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Two army officials martyred in Balochistan: ISPR

Two army officials
  • Sanitisation operation was conducted in Kohlu.
  • During operation, IED exploded close to the leading party.
  • Resultantly, two officers embraced martyrdom.

RAWALPINDI: Two army officials embraced martyrdom  in Kohlu area of Balchositan during sanitisation operation on Friday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), based on credible intelligence, a sanitisation operation was conducted in Kohlu area of Balochistan to deny terrorists any liberty of action.

During the ensuing sanitisation of the area, an IED exploded close to the leading party. Resultantly, two officers including Major Jawad and Captain Sagheer embraced martyrdom and laid their lives in defence of the motherland against an externally perpetrated threat.

The sanitization operation continues in the area to apprehend perpetrators and enemies of peace. The military’s media wing said such cowardly acts by inimical elements cannot sabotage the hard earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan.

The security forces are determined to neutralise their nefarious designs even at the cost of blood and lives, it added.

 

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12 TTP terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat

12 TTP

Operation conducted on the presence of terrorists. Weapons and Afghan currency recovered  from their custody. Later, a clearance operation was carried out in the area. LAKKI MARWAT: Security forces killed 12 terrorists of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa . According to the Inter-Services Public … Read more

Pakistan Army troops depart for quake-hit Turkiye

Quake-hit Turkey
  • Rescue Team and and medical team also left for Turkey.
  • 30-bed mobile hospital has also been sent to Turkey.
  • Armed forces expressed sympathy with earthquake victims.

RAWALPINDI: Two troops of the Pakistan Army have departed for Turkey on the instruction of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir for rescue and relief operations after a massive earthquake jolts Turkey and resulted in thousands of deaths.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR), among the troops going to Turkey, the Urban Search and Rescue Team includes experts, tracking dogs, and modern equipment, while a medical team consisting of army doctors, nursing staff, and technicians also left for Turkey.

ISPR said that a 30-bed mobile hospital has also been sent to Turkey earthquake victims, while tents, blankets, and other relief items have also been sent as relief supplies.

ISPR said that the rescue teams left for Turkey last night by a special aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force, while rescue and relief activities are being carried out in close coordination with the Turkish government, armed forces, and the embassy in Islamabad.

ISPR said that Pakistani support troops will remain in the earthquake-affected areas of Turkey until the completion of rescue and relief work.

According to ISPR, the people and armed forces of Pakistan stand with the Turkish brothers and will provide all possible help to the Turkish brothers in this hour of need.

ISPR said that Pakistan’s armed forces and military leadership have expressed sympathy and condolences to the victims of the Turkish earthquake.

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Pakistan Army pays homage to Kashmiri people

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  • Chiefs of Armed Forces issued a special message on Kashmir Day.
  • Kashmiris should get self-determination as per UN resolutions.
  • Freedom movement of Kashmiris cannot be suppressed.

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has paid homage to Kashmiri people on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and the Chiefs of Armed Forces have issued a special message on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

ISPR paid tribute on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day and said that Kashmiris should get self-determination as per aspirations of United Nations resolutions and aspirations of the people of Kashmir.

The ISPR further said that the freedom movement of Kashmiris cannot be suppressed through oppression.

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Two terrorists killed in exchange of fire with forces

Two terrorists
  • Security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition.
  • Terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities.
  • Pak Army’s resolve to have zero tolerance for terrorism.

RAWALPINDI: As many as two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Esham area of North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the intense firing continued for hours during which two terrorists were killed. The security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the possession of terrorists.

The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces.

ISPR said the incident re-vindicates Pak Army’s resolve to have zero tolerance for terrorism in Pakistan and reaffirms its determination to take on any and all entities that resort to violence.

Earlier, on Jan 28, a terrorist was killed by security forces during an Intelligence-Based Operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district.

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ISPR issues report on rescue services provided by Army during flood

  • Pakistan Army established the NFRCC on Sep 2.
  • 624 helicopter flights carried out during relief operations.
  • Army distributed 1,476 tons of 3-day ration to the flood victims.

RAWALPINDI: Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday issued a comprehensive report services provided by the Pakistan Army after the devastating flood in Pakistan in 2022.

According to the ISPR, Pakistan Army established the National Flood Response Coordination Center on September 2, 2022, while more than 17,000 soldiers, 452 vehicles, 222 boats, and 60 dewatering teams of the Pakistan Army participated in the rescue and relief operation.

ISPR said, 624 helicopter flights were carried out during relief operations in various areas of Balochistan and South Punjab, including Uthal, Lasbela, Awaran, Koh e Suleman, Rajanpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan. Along with the distribution ration, 4,274 people were shifted to safe places.
ISPR said that 65,299 people were evacuated from the flood-hit areas of Lasbela, Jhal Magsi, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Dadu, and other areas.

According to ISPR, along with donations, Pakistan Army distributed 1,476 tons of 3-day ration to the flood-affected areas of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, KP, and GB. Be 780 tons of ration in Sindh and 492 tons of ration in Balochistan were donated to the flood victims and along with the overall cash donations as well as especially the General Officers also donated one month’s salary for the flood victims.

ISPR said that the Pakistan Army has set up more than 300 medical camps in various flood-affected areas where 4,38,032 patients have been treated and 150 relief camps have been set up in flood-affected areas where 2,50,000 people have been provided shelter and necessities.
ISPR said that 48,571 essential items and 5,20,391 food packets were distributed by Pakistan Army in various flood-affected areas.

ISPR said that 277 flood relief collection points were established in different areas of Pakistan from where 12,458 tons of relief items were sent to the flood-affected areas while the items collected from Hyderabad and Puno Aqil were sent to various flood-affected areas of Sindh including Dadu, Sanghar, Thatta, and Badin.

According to ISPR, Pakistan Army provided full support to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) by providing 1,65,887 tents, 33,376 tents, 1,33,655 food packets, 10,458 hygiene kits and 1, 96,312 mosquito nets distributed to flood victims.

The ISPR said that the Army also provided full support to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in the distribution and transmission of 1,400 tons of aid received from friendly countries, while the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) along with the National Highway Authority (NHA) worked to repair the Karakoram highway.

According to the ISPR, the Pakistan Army played an important role in estimating the loss of life and property in 102 flood-affected districts of the country in collaboration with the federal government and the NDMA and used its resources to provide first aid to the flood victims in Sindh and Balochistan. Army has also established three villages consisting of prefabricated houses.

ISPR said that 60 tons of warm clothes were also donated by the Pakistan Army to the flood victims of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, and KP.

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Army soldier martyred, terrorist killed in Zhob operation

Pak army
  • Security forces has launched an intelligence based operation in Zhob.
  • In exchange of fire, one terrorist killed, while Sepoy Haq Nawaz martyred.
  • The sanitisation operation continues in the area to apprehend the perpetrators.

RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred and a terrorist killed during an exchange of fire in Zhob area of Balochistan.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces has launched an intelligence based operation in Zhob area of Balochistan, to stop terrorists from using few suspected routes to move across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and to sneak into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) where terrorists targeted citizens and forces.

 

According to the military’s media wing, security forces intercepted a group of terrorists in the early hours today after continuous surveillance and sanitisation of the area.

During the exchange of fire between the security forces and the militants, one terrorist killed, while Sepoy Haq Nawaz embraced martyrdom and two other soldiers got injured.

According to the ISPR, the terrorists were supported by their facilitators from across the border as well during the exchange of fire.

The sanitisation operation continues in the area to apprehend the remaining perpetrators.

 

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Khawaja Asif visits CMH Rawalpindi

Khawaja Asif
  • Defence Minister  met the injured officers and soldiers at CMH.
  • He inquired about well-being of officers and soldiers.
  • He also lauded their professionalism of Pakistan Army.

RAWALPINDI: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday visited soldiers injured in an operation in Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Defence Minister Khawaja Asif met the injured officers and soldiers at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Rawalpindi.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inquired about their well-being and appreciated their high spirit and morale. He also lauded their professionalism and bravery soldier during the operation against terrorists.

 

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51st martyrdom anniversary of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz observed  

51st martyrdom
  • Major General Shoaib Bin Akram laid floral wreath at Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz’s  mausoleum.
  • A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented guard of honour.
  • Civil and military officials and relatives of martyrs  attended the the wreath laying ceremony.

RAWALPINDI: 51st martyrdom anniversary of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz, Nishan-e-Haider was observed on Sunday at Mehfoozabad, old Pind Malkan.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Shoaib Bin Akram, laid floral wreath at Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed’s mausoleum.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented guard of honour. Various people from different walks of life, civil and military officials and relatives of martyrs  attended the wreath laying ceremony.

Muhammad Mehfooz was born on October 25, 1944, in village Malkan of District Rawalpindi. He received his early education from his village. In 1962, he joined the Pakistan Army and after completion of Basic Military Training in 1963, he was placed in 15 Punjab Regiment.

He fought in the Indo-Pak War of 1971 at Wagah Border. On December 17, a company of the 15 Punjab was ordered to attack Kangri Pull inside enemy land. During the attack, a bomb exploded near Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz in which he got badly wounded and his machine-gun became out of order.

 

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Viral Video: Pakistan Army rescue a drowning man in Kohistan

Kohistan

The Pakistan Army rescued a man who was caught in a flash flood in KP’s Kohistan. The military’s media arm said that the man could have drowned in the flood if the team hadn’t gotten there in time. They also said that they made a brave attempt to lift the person safely. In KP’s Kohistan, … Read more

LT Gen Faiz Hameed transferred from Peshawar to Bahawalpur

LT Gen Faiz Hameed

RAWALPINDI: Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, who was serving as Corps Commander Peshawar, has reportedly been posted as Corps Commander Bahawalpur, according to the military’s media wing. According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Pakistan Army on Monday announced the high-level postings of prominent military leaders (ISPR). [embedpost slug=”lt-gen-faiz-hameed-takes-charge-of-peshawar-corps/”] Lieutenant General Sardar … Read more

ISPR: Pakistan Army assisting authorities during urban flooding

Army troops

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army troops are assisting authorities in rescue and relief efforts in areas hit by recent urban flooding in various parts of the country, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement.

ISPR in its statement claimed that Pakistan Army Emergency Response teams are consistently busy dewatering and supplying basic food necessities and medical care to affected populations. Pakistan Army dewatering teams are carrying flood relief operations in District Jamshoro, Gharo Grid station, and South Karachi including Shahra e Faisal and Nipa Chowrangi, Lasbela, Turbat, and Quetta.

According to the report, the Pakistan Army assisting authorities and establishes Relief Camps including Medical facilities, and distributes necessary food and ration among the local residents. Various Standby and response teams are stationed at various locations in Sindh and Balochistan for relief activities and to counter any emergency circumstances due to flooding.

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So far so good: Outlook of ISPR dramas

ISPR dramas

With the entry of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in our showbiz industry, we have welcomed quite an array of fascinating content on our TV screens, which is such a breath of fresh air. Though filmed around the same narrative, all ISPR ventures have had diverse characters, different plots and fresh narratives which denounce monotonous themes … Read more

Founder of nuclear programme Dr Qadeer Khan laid to rest after state funeral

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

Army Chief holds meeting with ambassadors of France, Italy & Germany

COAS meets foreign ambassadors

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa held important meetings with foreign ambassadors from Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Mr. Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck – Ambassador of Germany, Mr. Andreas Ferrarese – Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Willem Wouter Plomp – Ambassador of Netherlands and Mr. Yves Manville, Acting Ambassador of France called on COAS Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ).

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including the latest situation in Afghanistan and enhanced bilateral cooperation with the European Union (EU) were discussed.

The Army Chief reiterated that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan. “Pakistan has no favourites in the ongoing conflict and our sole desire is helping achieve peace and stability in Afghanistan,” he added.

COAS also said that Pakistan values its relations with EU countries and we earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests.

However, the visiting dignitaries also appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional stability and pledged to play their part for further cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

Earlier this week, COAS Bajwa had reiterated that Pakistan has made every possible effort to facilitate the Afghan peace process leading towards a negotiated settlement with utmost sincerity and will continue to do so.

Chairing a meeting of Corps Commanders’ Conference in Rawalpindi, he had said all stakeholders have to play their part positively for enduring peace in Afghanistan which is pivotal for stability in the region.

“Misperceptions and scapegoating must be avoided to counter designs of spoilers,” he cautioned.

The Army Chief further expressed satisfaction over stringent measures being taken for ensuring effective border control as part of the comprehensive Border Management Regime and asked for a high level of vigil along the western border.

He had also commended formations for maintaining high standards of operational readiness and providing sustained support to civil administration during ongoing national efforts against Covid-19, monsoons and National Polio Drive.

Taking a holistic view of the multifarious security challenges faced by Pakistan in various domains in the evolving milieu, the forum underscored the need for adopting a whole of nation approach.

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