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Thought you might like to have his portrait for the record as displayed in the X Corps Mess. Lt. Gen. Aftab Ahmad Khan (1923 -2011) Commander X Corps 1974-1976

According to my information Lt. General Rashad Mahmud, presently Commander IV Corps at Lahore could be in the running as well.

Sirs, I thought this of historic significance to bring to your attention that the first X Corps Commander Lt. General Aftab Ahmad Khan P.A. 656 (1/1 Punjab) died of a sudden heart attack in Lahore on July 12, 2011. He was 88. For historic interest, it may be pertinent to mention that the X...

I think with the change in the Iraq strategy emanating from the White House - it is quite conceivable that this deadline might stick. From an economic stand point, it is high time for this level of investment to be 'right-sized' rather than up-sized and should re-route back into the American...

Serve Sufi Mohammad right. After all the plight of hundreds and thousands of IDP's were just one of the reasons. I'd say reason enough. He is a traitor - and should be punished accordingly.

Good attempt but a bit too busy for my liking.

Not at all. He obviously has paid his subscription and is privy to post them as long as he quotes the original material and source.

It would be unwise to open a new front for the incumbent American Administration to expand the conflict. The rise in cross-border incursions is a clear indicator that they are looking at two elements: 1. The possibility of knocking out a high value personality for the benefit of Mr. Bush's...

Certainly. I did not mean to cast any negative aspersions on the Jane's products, but merely commenting to keep our minds open to other inputs as well.

Could not agree more. As a matter of fact fatman17's contributions are exceptional. We must, however, recognize that Jane's does project at times a wishful agenda. Having said that, its imperative for all of us to have all possible information inputs to formulate a thinking process.

Absolutely crucial as the regional conflict in the tribal areas needs appropriate weapons platforms with easier mobility.

Absolutely spot on. According to my information, the options for the 5.56 are being considered and studied at the moment. I think that after the reshuffle at the senior level, Gen. Kayani and his team would be looking at modernizing various elements including the approval of the 5.56 caliber...

Interestingly, we did ask for Apaches like metalfalcon mentioned. As a matter of fact the Army Aviation is looking at a complete overhaul.

I quite agree. These articles are quite interesting and illuminating. To the best of my research on the aid allocation that the amount has been allocated over a period of eight years (just after 9/11). The sum of 10 billion dollars includes aid given to Pakistan after the earthquake as well...

In continuation of my earlier post of promotions and new postings pertaining to Lt. Generals, here are some additional postings of Lt. Generals completing the reshuffle: Lt. Gen. Athar Hussain is being nominated as Federal Secretary (Defence) Lt. Gen. Imtiaz Hussain is expected to take over...