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Nigeria, Pakistan Strike Military Deal

By Bayo Oladeji, 14 June 2012


The Nigerian Army and its Pakistani counterpart began a meeting yesterday at Rawalpindi with a view to striking a military deal between them.

They have agreed to partner on areas of professional interest in furtherance of their long standing cordial relations. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Onyeabo Azubike Ihejirika who began a working visit to Pakistan yesterday discussed with his counterpart, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on areas of mutual benefits for both armies at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.

The Nigerian Army Chief considered the visit to Pakistan timely and rewarding with numerous gains particularly in the area of training. He expressed appreciation to his host for the warm reception accorded him and his delegation on arrival with kind words.

Gen Ihejirika later called on the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wynne at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chakalala Garrison and the President, National Defence university (NDU) Pakistan, Lieutenant General Agha Muhammed Umer Farooq. He was introduced to Nigerian Senior Officer Participants on course at the institution.

 

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Pakistan-Australia review defence cooperation


Thursday, 14 June 2012 22:28


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Australia Thursday reviewed their defence cooperation and the general direction and scope of Australia's development assistance programme for Pakistan.

The 2nd session of Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Consultations was held in Canberra which was attended by Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani.

The Foreign Secretary also held meetings with Stephen Smith, Minister of Defence,Peter Baxter, Director General, AusAID and Dr. Margot McCarthy, National Security Adviser, said a statement issued by foreign office here Thursday.

During his meeting with the Defence Minister, overall Pakistan-Australia Defence Cooperation, which has registered significant growth over the past five years, was reviewed.

Australia has become the second largest capacity building provider for Pakistan Armed Forces. Pakistan's role as front line state in war against terror was deeply appreciated by the Australian side.

During his meeting with Director General AusAID, the Foreign Secretary reviewed the general direction and scope of Australia's Development Assistance programme for Pakistan, within the framework of Pak-Australia Development Partnership agreement.

While thanking the Government of Australia for almost tripling its assistance to Pakistan in the last four years, the Foreign Secretary, underlined the need for allocating more resources for agriculture, rural development and for increasing numbers of Australian scholarships, particularly in the agricultural field.

Both sides also agreed to enhance AusAID assistance in the field of primary education. It was also agreed that AusAID would consider the training of trainers and teachers from Pakistan.

Foreign Secretary briefed the National Security Adviser and her team on Pakistan's ongoing efforts to support the Afghan Government in its peace and reconciliation process, Pak-US relations, regional security situation in South Asia and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to fight against extremism and terrorism.

The Australian side was led by Mr. Dennis Richardson, Secretary DFAT in the bilateral consultation. The whole gamut of bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest were discussed in detail.


APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2012

 

[fatman17]

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Karachi Corps validates Pak Army’s cutting edge capabilities


Karachi: Corps Headquarters at Karachi conducted maneuver exercise to perfect battle drills of all combat elements from June 12 to 15. The exercise is part of ever continuing training process in the light of the directives of Pak Army designed after deliberate process of war preparedness. Units/elements, including infantry, artillery, air defence, engineers, electrical and mechanical engineering, signals, aviation and others took part in the exercise. The exercise validated some of the recently acquired cutting edge capabilities of Pakistan Army. Corps Commander Karachi, Lieutenant General Muhammad Ijaz Chupardy, visited troops busy in the field exercise and battle today. Corps Commander, during the visit highlighted importance of operational preparedness and appreciated the efforts of the soldiers in the field. pr


wonder what these are?

 

[Imran Khan]

 

[fatman17]

National


Pakistan Army facing greater threat from al-Qaeda: observers


Wednesday, June 27, 2012 From Print Edition


ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army, which is in the forefront of battling terrorist groups in Fata, is now facing a progressive campaign from the top terror outfit al-Qaeda to damage its standing and credibility.



“We have seen some developments that indicate that al-Qaeda has launched a vicious attack on Pakistan Army which is a major threat to its designs,” well-connected sources here in the federal capital revealed.



The sources said that in July 2010, a message by al-Qaeda had first discussed the role of Pakistan Army in the global war against terror in detail and offered twisted justifications for launching a Jihad against Pakistan.



A video was then released in January 2012 by the TTP, which is hands in glove with al-Qaeda, discussing the role of the army in defending the Muslims. The video stated that “the units of this Army played a singular role alongside the British in the World War I in handing over Palestine and Al-Aqsa Mosque to these Infidels”. It also claimed that during the 1800s, Syed Ahmed Shaheed was killed by the Pakistan Army soldiers.



Then in March 2012, the al-Qaeda propagandists again justified a holy war against the Pakistan Army while making a hitherto unverified claim that Pakistani forces were holding 10 senior Taliban leaders in jail.



Similarly, on the first death anniversary of Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2012 the al-Qaeda in its rhetoric on the internet launched a tirade against the army, even threatening to assassinate senior army officers.



“What we are witnessing is a progressive attack on the Pakistan Army and its credibility. The al-Qaeda and its allied organizations are under tremendous pressure and they are battling for their life. It is a desperate attempt to fight back.”



The sources pointed out that the TTP had also recently launched a psychological campaign for its recruits against the Pakistan Army showing forged and doctored photographs of an alleged Pakistan Army tank destroyed in Swat, torturing of Taliban prisoners, Pak Army troops resting and enjoying themselves with the US troops in mountainous areas, etc.



The sources pointed out that the army had faced numerous attacks from al-Qaeda and its allied terrorists, which had instead boosted the morale of soldiers and officers and they were now taking on the terrorists with greater zeal. “The attacks on the army had the totally opposite effect. Instead of demoralizing the forces, they have reinvigorated their spirits as they understand they are fighting a war against the enemies of Pakistan.”



They added that the people of Pakistan would not buy into al-Qaeda’s obnoxious propaganda campaign that aimed at the elimination of Pakistan armed forces. The sources also pointed out the al-Qaeda’s claim that all Jihadi factions were willing to mount attacks on Pakistan Army were baseless as under the directions of Mulla Omer, Maulvi Nazir, Hafiz Gul Bahadur and Haqqani network had recently concurred to end the killing of innocent people, kidnappings for ransom, suicide attacks in Pakistan and aggressive operations against the security forces of Pakistan. — Waqar Ahmed

 

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Brig Ali convicted in mutiny case


Staff Report


Rawalpindi - In a case that has gained importance in at least the relevant circles, the military seems to be taking on one of its own with an iron hand. Brigadier Ali Khan, who was facing a court martial over having links with the banned militant outfit Hizb-ul-Tahrir, has been convicted on Tuesday by the military court of conspiring to topple the government, trying to instigate a mutiny within the army and planning an attack on the GHQ.
The final decision and sentencing will be announced after an approval from the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), which may take anywhere between a few weeks to several months, according to military’s rules and regulations.
The case has its unique importance for the military and the government of Pakistan.
Soon after the May 2 raid of Osma bin Laden by the US in the garrison city of Abbottabad, some in the military and civil setup raised their voices in finding how a US Special Forces team could penetrate deep inside Pakistan’s territory without being detected, conduct a full scale military action for more than 40 minutes, kill Osma bin Laden, collect evidence, destroy one of their damaged helicopters and leave the country safe and without raising any alarm by the Pakistan military which has a strong presence in the area. Allegations of being complacent and incompetent soon flooded the media and talks between the countries.
Brig Ali was among those first few who questioned the role of Pakistan military and asked to take to task the responsible ones in this episode.
However, he was arrested on 6 May, 2011, from Rawalpindi where he planned to materialise his conspiracy. The court martial proceedings against Ali started last year in December, headed by a major general in Sialkot and concluded on 20 June, 2012. During the six-month long proceedings, five military officers recorded their testimonies from prosecution’s side.
The officers said that the defendant, Brig Ali, provoked them for mutiny against the civil leadership.
According to the rules and regulations, the military court will now send its written verdict to the Corps Commander, Gujranwala. Then it would be forwarded to the COAS before being publicly announced, which would happen only if it is allowed by the COAS.
If proven guilty, Brigadier Ali Khan could face death sentence.
Hizb-ul-Tahrir, which is banned in Pakistan as well as several other Muslim countries, professes non-violence and is not connected to terrorist groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan or Al-Qaeda. But the outfit makes no secret of its desire to penetrate the armies of Muslim countries, particularly Pakistan, and foment an “Islamic coup” to establish a global “caliphate.”
Brig Ali’s lawyer has, however, a different story to tell. Khan’s lawyer, Inamur Rahim, says that he had contended in the court that court martial proceedings could not be initiated as his client had retired before the court initiated the proceedings, according to BBC Urdu. He said he told the court that the proceedings were a result of ill intent as his client was singled out for his popular demand of action against those responsible for US raid against Osama bin Laden. Mr Rahim said he had also moved the Lahore High Court but despite the issuance of six notices the army could not turn up to respond to his points.

 

[Jango]

....It also claimed that during the 1800s, Syed Ahmed Shaheed was killed by the Pakistan Army soldiers.

Desperation knows no bounds.

 

[fatman17]

Desperation knows no bounds.

means muslim soldiers of the british indian army

 

[Jango]

means muslim soldiers of the british indian army

But Pakistan Army, when pakistan wasn't even in existence.

 

[fatman17]

But Pakistan Army, when pakistan wasn't even in existence.

error by the writer!

 

[Windjammer]

Rawalpindi - July 5, 2012:
General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee witnessed security exercise of Strategic Plans Division. Exercise was aimed at reviewing enhanced measures. General Khalid Shameem Wynne appreciated the skills, expertise and professionalism of participating troops and expressed complete confidence in their capabilities.

 

[Jango]

Still Ak-47?

i am sure they must be having some more state-of-the art weaponry, but AK-47??????

 

[turbo charged]

i have once question to fatman sir 17........once i went to CMH emergency and there i saw one nurse who was wearing white uniform but she had the ranks of a captain.......then i saw a doctor in different uniform but she had also ranks of captain....so what is the difference....both have ranks of captain...but one is doctor while other is nurse...are they both not officers?....do they get different salary?and are promotion prospects different?

 

[fatman17]

i have once question to fatman sir 17........once i went to CMH emergency and there i saw one nurse who was wearing white uniform but she had the ranks of a captain.......then i saw a doctor in different uniform but she had also ranks of captain....so what is the difference....both have ranks of captain...but one is doctor while other is nurse...are they both not officers?....do they get different salary?and are promotion prospects different?

both are officers. with different roles.

 

[TaimiKhan]

i have once question to fatman sir 17........once i went to CMH emergency and there i saw one nurse who was wearing white uniform but she had the ranks of a captain.......then i saw a doctor in different uniform but she had also ranks of captain....so what is the difference....both have ranks of captain...but one is doctor while other is nurse...are they both not officers?....do they get different salary?and are promotion prospects different?

The white uniform Captain is a nurse from the AFNS ( Armed Forces Nursing Service), she is basically a nurse, while the ones in Khaki Sari / Uniform are Doctors of the AMC.

Salaries are different since one is a doc and the other isn't, and both are basically officers. And promotion wise also there is a difference, nurse officers can't go above a certain rank, while doctors can go to higher ranks. At the max i have seen Lt Col ranked nurses rather if my memory serves me right a full colonel ranked too, but they are the rare ones.