Chief of Army Staff | General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

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Sept 6 spirit continues to rejuvenate Armed Forces, nation: COAS

The September 6 Spirit continues to rejuvenate and transform the men in uniform of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, as well as, the entire Pakistani nation. On this day, we pledge once again that we will leave no stone unturned in keeping up alive our lofty tradition of fortitude and courage, cause and commitment while defending our precious Homeland, says Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Nishan-i - Imitiaz (Military) Hilal-i-Imtiaz, in his message on the eve of Defence Day of Pakistan.In his message, he says this Day demands from us that we passionately enhance our professional acumen, physical as well as mental preparedness to meet any kind of challenge posed to the country by following the footsteps of the heroes of 1965 War.

The 6th September 1965, Defence Day of Pakistan, is a memorable chapter of our glorious past. The day not only reminds us the valour acts of our Shuhada but also reflects the courage, solidarity and everlasting sacrifices of our brave soldiers.

Al-Hamd-o-Lillah, the Pakistan Armed Forces are committed to defending every inch of the motherland with a renewed pledge and professional activism.

“Today Pakistan is confronted with a number of security challenges. Internally, we are faced with menace of terrorism and extremism, which poses grave danger to our national security as well the existence of Pakistan. I am proud of the jawans and the officers of the Pakistan military, who, keeping up with the Spirit of September 6, are rendering all kinds of sacrifices for the security and sovereignty of our country. The Armed Forces of Pakistan, on the call of the nation, have demonstrated such an unprecedented display of unity and strength that it has demoralized the enemies of Pakistan,” the message says.

The COAS in his message to Armed Forces further says, in the recent worst ever floods of Pakistan’s history, your swift and timely response, your commitment and concern to rescuing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, trapped and stranded, shifting them to safer places and providing them relief, food and shelter is exemplary.

“Once again you have proved that the Pakistan Army stands beside the nation in every moment of trial,” he adds.

Sept 6 spirit continues to rejuvenate Armed Forces, nation: COAS | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online

 

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Army dispatches 17 trucks of relief goods daily

Staff Report

LAHORE: A total of 30 consignments with an average of 17 truckloads of relief goods daily had been dispatched by the Pakistan Army from Lahore Garrison to flood-stricken areas of southern Punjab and interior Sindh during the last one month.

This was stated by Lahore Corps Logistics Commander Brigadier Iftikhar Ahmad, while speaking to the media at Fortress Stadium. He said that so far, 5,700 tonnes of relief items had been dispatched, while the total figure of trucks dispatched so far was over 500.

Besides, four sorties of C-130 aircraft carrying relief goods have also been sent to Balochistan. Brigadier Iftikhar informed that the Pakistan Army had established over 22 flood relief camps in Lahore Cantonment and the city.

He commended the response of the philanthropists, donors and social welfare organisations and emphasised the need for greater solidarity with the displaced brethren during Eid. He said that family Eid packages based on two-week rations were being dispatched on priority.

In view of the magnitude of the catastrophe that has led to colossal loss of life and property, a greater contribution would be needed to further augment the overall national effort towards rehabilitation of the affectees, he added. He said that water was receding in certain areas and the affectees were preparing to return.

Thus a greater effort was definitely required to provide sustenance and support in the initial stage to give them a new start.

Meanwhile, another consignment of 41 truckloads of relief goods were dispatched from the Lahore Garrison to flood devastated areas of southern Punjab on Thursday.

The relief items included donations worth Rs 0.8 million by students of Lahore Garrison Education System and six tonnes of relief items by the Sikh community of Pakistan.

 

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Army chief directs military officers, jawans to celebrate Eid with austerity

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has issued directives to all corps commanders, formation commanders, military officers and jawans to celebrate Eid ul Fitr with austerity while he has banned holding of Eid Millan Parties and Eid fairs.

Sources told in the wake of devastations caused by the disastrous floods, army chief Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani had directed all corps commanders, formation commanders, military officers and jawans to celebrate Eid with simplicity and not to organize any open house. Lighting and holding of Eid fares be also avoided, he said. Army chief has also imposed banned on Eid Milan parties.

It should be your endeavors to spend Eid with flood affectees, he said this in directives issued to military officers and jawans. The process of helping out flood victims be continued, he stressed.

Sources disclosed that GHQ has issued these directives to all corps commanders and formation commanders.

Army chief directs military officers, jawans to celebrate Eid with austerity

 

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No PR381/2010-ISPR
Rawalpindi - September 11, 2010:

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani spent Eid Day with troops deployed in Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa Province.

COAS flew over flood affected areas of Swat and visited Khawazakhela, Gharalamai (North Waziristan Agency) and Jandola (South Waziristan Agency). He informally interacted with the troops and appreciated their role in providing relief to the flood affected people.

During the visit, COAS was accompanied by Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Asif Yasin.

 

[Donatello]

Good stuff man. I guess we can't afford to have lavish celebrations anywhere for a long time.

 

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[fatman17]

ASIA PACIFIC
Date Posted: 10-Sep-2010


Jane's Defence Weekly


Pakistan Army's ability to expand anti-Taliban operations 'strained'

Farhan Bokhari JDW Correspondent - Islamabad

The Pakistan Army's capacity to expand operations against the Taliban in the country's tribal areas along the Afghan border has become "strained" weeks after the army was called to lead efforts for providing relief to 20 million victims of floods from the past month, senior Western defence officials have told Jane's .

While Western defence analysts see no signs of the Pakistan Army backing away from locations it has cleared of Taliban presence in a number of campaigns since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, there are growing concerns over its ability to expand further operations.

"Opening new fronts for the Pakistan Army will be impossible any time soon," said one senior Western defence official in Islamabad. "There is no immediate threat of the army's withdrawal from areas it has already occupied, but that is where things will stand for the moment."

As flood-related destruction widens across Pakistan, starting from the northern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province and continuing down to the central Punjab province and southern Sindh provinces, army troops have become increasingly involved in providing immediate emergency relief.

In addition to the large number of people displaced by the floods, more than a quarter of Pakistan's farmlands have been hit, with scores of farm animals killed. Senior Pakistani government officials say the resulting economic setback caused by the destruction will probably force the government to cut its expenditure, although defence-related expenditure is expected to remain intact.

"With the army holding the centre of this effort, we cannot scale back on defence spending for now," said one official. Western defence officials say that Pakistan's return to relative normalcy is a key concern for the US, which is seeking to overcome opposition from Taliban militants in Afghanistan and needs Islamabad's support for succeeding in its overall military effort.

 

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Army chief visits Kot Addu flood affectees
KOT ADDU: Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited the relief camps of flood-affected people and the field hospital set up Australia, Geo News reported Sunday.

The Army Chief arrived at Army Aviation Base Multan where Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Shafqat Ahmed received him. Later on, the Army Chief left for Kot Addu, where he visited field hospital established by Australia.

He consoled patients there and thanked the hospital crew for their cooperation in providing healthcare facilities.

Subsequently, Kayani visited relief camps of the flood affectees and participated in Eid fanfare convened for the affectees and inspected the relief goods to be distributed among the flood affected people.

Later on, he left for Multan.

http://www.geo.tv/9-12-2010/71284.htm

 

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DADU: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Monday promised to help the flood victims, till they are fully rehabilitated.
The COAS made the statement during his visit to a flood relief camp, set up by the army in Makli area of Thatta. During his visit, he distributed Eid gifts among the flood victims. He also appreciated the services of the army and directed its officials to provide one month rations and tents to every returning family.
Later, Kayani also visited relief camps in the flood hit areas of Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan.

Chief of Army Staff visits Thatta and Dera Murad Jamali

 

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No PR382/2010-ISPR
Rawalpindi - September 12, 2010:

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited the flood affected areas of Southern Punjab. He also attended a briefing on flood relief operations given to Prime Minister by Multan Corps Commander.

COAS flew over the flood affected areas and visited Multan, Kot Addu and surrounding areas of Rahim Yar Khan. He interacted informally with the troops deployed for the flood relief activity and appreciated their commitment and resolve to assist the flood affected countrymen. He also visited flood relief center and facility established by the Army.

COAS also visited the Australian Hospital established for the flood affected at Kot Addu.

 

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No PR383/2010-ISPR
Rawalpindi - September 13, 2010:

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited the flood affected areas of Sindh and Balochistan today.

He flew over the flood affected areas of Sindh including Manchar Lake and stopped over at Thatta where he visited Saudi and Chinese hospitals established for the flood affectees. He also went to Tori Bund, near Pano Aqil, and witnessed repair of the Bund by Frontier Works Organization. Later, he visited Turkish hospital and flood relief camp being run by the Army at Dera Murad Jamali.

COAS interacted informally with the troops involved in the flood relief activities and appreciated their role in providing relief to the affectees. COAS also thanked friendly countries for the support rendered to the Pakistani people in the hour of need.

 

[Jango]

this is what a leader should be doing...official visit of no more than 3 days in one country...gen kayani regularly visits soldiers on the fronline and has sacrificed his last 2 eids i think to saty with soldiers and flood affectees....he should take over the government....he is very welcome and has righted the image of the army

 

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[alibaz]

You are great sir and we feel deeply indebted to helping hands from all over the world. Thank you people in red and many others like them