National Integrated Counter Terrorism Course (NICTC) - 9 was held

Joint graduation ceremony of National Integrated Counter Terrorism Course (NICTC) - 9 was held at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Pabbi. Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan was the Chief guest.388 individuals of FC, Police, Rangers and other Law Enforcing Agencies (LEAs) graduated through this batch. Since setting up of NCTC, over 2, 35,000 individuals including international military troops from different countries have been trained by Pakistan Army at this facility. The training was organized on direction from Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa which shall continue to enhance operational efficiency of Police and other Law Enforcing Agencies (LEAs).
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief guest appreciated Pakistan Army’s continuous assistance and training support for capacity enhancement of police and other LEAs for counter terrorism operations. He lauded the sacrifices rendered by Armed Forces, civil society, intelligence agencies and other LEAs in fight against terrorism. The event was attended by Lieutenant General Hidayat Ur Rehman Inspector General Training and Evaluation and Inspector General Islamabad Police.
Earlier, on arrival at NCTC Pabbi, the chief guest was received by Lieutenant General Umar Farooq Durrani, Commander Central Command.



NCTC is headed by a brigadier level officer and at present Brigadier Abrar Ali is commander of the 2,500 acre big centre. Over 3000 soldiers are trained every month for 24 training scenarios. Vital training objectives of the NCTC are "to develop physical fitness and mental robustness of the trainees; improvement of weapon handling and firing skills; learning to fight as pair and in small group; mastering the skills of fighting in build up area; to attain proficiency in negotiating various obstacles and field craft; and to develop understanding of entire spectrum of dynamic nature of threat."

NCTC also imparts specialized pre-induction training to Pakistan Army units earmarked for Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA ) and Swat. Training at NCTC started conducting training in counter terrorism under direct supervision of Pakistan army's Kharian Division and I Corps, Mangla by the then Commanding officers, Major-General Zafur-ul-Haq and Lt. General Mian Hilal Hussain respectively.

While first course was conducted from March 2 to 21, 2015, second course was organized from April 13 to May 9, 2015. In addition to army men and officers of the Pakistan army, personnel of various Pakistani military and security organizations and departments are trained in counter terrorism at NCTC. These included Pakistan Navy and Air Force, Strategic Plans Division of the Combat Development Directorate; Pakistan Rangers, Pakistan Frontier Corps; Defense Services Guards, Anti Narcotic Force and police personnel of all provinces as well as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (Azad Kashmir) Police. Meanwhile, in October 2015, over 65 Pakistani troops, involved in the operation 'Zerb-eAzb' were being trained at NCTC.

Gen Bajwa visits NCTC, witnesses concluding training sessions in Pabbi

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited National Counter Terrorism Training Centre (NCTC), Pabbi and spent his day witnessing concluding sessions of high profile training events, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.

According to the statement, Gen Bajwa saw the final day of two months long Pak- China exercise Warrior-4, which was focused on high impact counter-terrorism operations both in rural and urban areas using heliborne and special forces of both countries.

While speaking to officers and troops on the occasion, COAS noted that sharing of best experiences through series of exercises had improved counter-terror combat skills of both Chinese and Pak troops.

He emphasised that such exercises have integrated the two armies and will help us to eliminate terrorism from the region.

“Our newly built NCTC has been recognised as a world-class facility and is attracting other armies for training with our Army”, Gen Bajwa said.

COAS appreciated the interest of friendly countries in training with Pak Army, and said, “We will continue to offer our training services for defeating the menace of terrorism and bringing peace.”

COAS also commended the staff of Training Centre for having trained Rangers, Police, ASF and other services also in fighting terrorists.

Later, the Chinese Military Commander paid his gratitude to Pak Army for the highest standard of training and skills, an asset that China shall continue to benefit.

“Our successful training and closeness will help further consolidate long-term trusted strategic friendship of our two eternally friendly countries”, Chinese Comd said.

Pakistan Turkey Special Force Joint Exercise at National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) Pabbi

NICTC has effectually turned the tide of war in Pakistan's favor. Realizing the needs of modern urban warfare against guerrilla outfits, Pakistan has done well in adapting to the changing war fighting doctrine