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Over 1,450 Pak Army officers, men have embraced martyrdom
ISLAMABAD: In a time where unrest is bountiful and the peace is being fought for in militancy prone regions of FATA and parts of NWFP, the stalwarts of Pakistan Army are making significant sacrifices in the discharge of the assigned operational tasks to maintain writ of the state. So far, more than 1450 officers and men have embraced shahadat and over 3,500 have been seriously wounded in various encounters with the militants. This is an unprecedented contribution.
Pakistan Army has suffered more casualties than combined casualties of 37 nations operating in Afghanistan. To restore peace, tranquility and writ of the government, Pakistan Army is endeavoring its utmost, embracing the challenges of militancy in an audacious manner. Imbued with the spirit of sacrifice and commitment to the cause, the men of Pakistan Army are committed in war against terror and militancy and establishing the writ of the state, bravely facing the hazards and discomforts of harsh weather and inhospitable terrain. The military operations conducted by Pakistan Army in FATA are replete with the exceptional accounts of bravery, determination, selflessness and sense of supreme sacrifice. All ranks of Pakistan Army have risen to the occasion whenever involved in active operations to flush out the militants from the area and establish peace in the area. South Waziristan Agency has traditionally been a hot troubled spot, being native land of the militant leaders Bait Ullah Mesud and late commander Naik Mohammad. In January 2008, a major military operation was undertaken to shatter the strength of militants, both of local and foreign origin, to establish writ of state and ensure security and peace in the area. The operation was conducted in extremely unfriendly weather conditions. Nevertheless, it was a great success by all standards. It forced the militants to flee from the area, bringing them to their knees in a very short time. The miscreants suffered heavy casualties and loss of weapons ammunition and other combat equipment. Major General Javed Sultan Khan, General officer commanding Division in South Waziristan Agency led this operation from the front spread over vast areas in Jandola Chagmalai and Shakki - Tiarza sectors, alongwith an extremely competent team of professionals and dedicated commanders.
The success of the operation had not yet been celebrated that this winning team of officers, on which Pakistan Army was rightly proud of, embraced shahadat in the tragic helicopter crash on February 6, 2009 near Dargai, located on Wana Jandola Road. Major General Javed Sultan Khan had gone to the area alongwith the Brigade commanders, (Brigadier Saeed Ahmed Khan and Brigadier Mohammad Afzal Cheema) and other staff officers to visit the troops who had successfully participated in the operation. It was a colossal loss for Pakistan Army since never before it had lost so many senior officers in one single operation. The shahadat of these high profile officers did not deter the formation from continuing the operations with the same enthusiasm.
The formation, led by a new team of senior officers, instantly recovered from the shock and was optimally prepared to continue waging the war against terror militants as required by Pakistan Army. The memories of this loss are still fresh not only in the minds of their families but among all ranks of Pakistan Army.APP
Over 1,450 Pak Army officers, men have embraced martyrdom
ISLAMABAD: In a time where unrest is bountiful and the peace is being fought for in militancy prone regions of FATA and parts of NWFP, the stalwarts of Pakistan Army are making significant sacrifices in the discharge of the assigned operational tasks to maintain writ of the state. So far, more than 1450 officers and men have embraced shahadat and over 3,500 have been seriously wounded in various encounters with the militants. This is an unprecedented contribution.
Pakistan Army has suffered more casualties than combined casualties of 37 nations operating in Afghanistan. To restore peace, tranquility and writ of the government, Pakistan Army is endeavoring its utmost, embracing the challenges of militancy in an audacious manner. Imbued with the spirit of sacrifice and commitment to the cause, the men of Pakistan Army are committed in war against terror and militancy and establishing the writ of the state, bravely facing the hazards and discomforts of harsh weather and inhospitable terrain. The military operations conducted by Pakistan Army in FATA are replete with the exceptional accounts of bravery, determination, selflessness and sense of supreme sacrifice. All ranks of Pakistan Army have risen to the occasion whenever involved in active operations to flush out the militants from the area and establish peace in the area. South Waziristan Agency has traditionally been a hot troubled spot, being native land of the militant leaders Bait Ullah Mesud and late commander Naik Mohammad. In January 2008, a major military operation was undertaken to shatter the strength of militants, both of local and foreign origin, to establish writ of state and ensure security and peace in the area. The operation was conducted in extremely unfriendly weather conditions. Nevertheless, it was a great success by all standards. It forced the militants to flee from the area, bringing them to their knees in a very short time. The miscreants suffered heavy casualties and loss of weapons ammunition and other combat equipment. Major General Javed Sultan Khan, General officer commanding Division in South Waziristan Agency led this operation from the front spread over vast areas in Jandola Chagmalai and Shakki - Tiarza sectors, alongwith an extremely competent team of professionals and dedicated commanders.
The success of the operation had not yet been celebrated that this winning team of officers, on which Pakistan Army was rightly proud of, embraced shahadat in the tragic helicopter crash on February 6, 2009 near Dargai, located on Wana Jandola Road. Major General Javed Sultan Khan had gone to the area alongwith the Brigade commanders, (Brigadier Saeed Ahmed Khan and Brigadier Mohammad Afzal Cheema) and other staff officers to visit the troops who had successfully participated in the operation. It was a colossal loss for Pakistan Army since never before it had lost so many senior officers in one single operation. The shahadat of these high profile officers did not deter the formation from continuing the operations with the same enthusiasm.
The formation, led by a new team of senior officers, instantly recovered from the shock and was optimally prepared to continue waging the war against terror militants as required by Pakistan Army. The memories of this loss are still fresh not only in the minds of their families but among all ranks of Pakistan Army.APP
