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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa reached Uzbekistan on official visit. COAS met President of Uzbekistan, Mr Shavkat Mirziyoyev . The Uzbek President appreciated Pakistan’s achievements in fight against terrorism and said that the world needs to recognise Pakistan’s contributions for regional and global peace.
COAS also met Foreign Minister and Secretary of National security Council of Uzbekistan. Both sides agreed to enhance bilateral security cooperation and continue efforts which bring peace and stability in the region.

 

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‏کیپٹن سعد، وہ وردی والا جس نے اپنے جسم پر 26 گولیاں برداشت کی اور پاک آرمی کا سب سے کم عمر تمغہِ جراٌت حاصل کرنے والا جوان ‎#دہشتگردی_کے_سامنے_وردی https://t.co/zOoFOohVke‎

 

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Industry

Pakistan announces USD9.5 billion defence budget

Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry

29 April 2018

Pakistan has announced a defence budget of PKR1,100 billion (USD9.5 billion) for fiscal year (FY) 2018-19.

The new figure represents a 20% increase over the PKR920 billion allocated for defence in 2017-18, which was subsequently raised to PKR999 billion, and t he new defence budget amounts to about 19% of the country’s national expenditure for the year and is estimated to be equal to about 3.4% of GDP.

The majority of the 2018-19 defence budget will be directed to “employee-related expenses”. This allocation, which includes military salaries but excludes pensions, receives PKR422.9 billion, a 31% increase over the allocated budget for last year.

 

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PM Abbasi, COAS visit Miramshah in North Waziristan

PM Abbasi also fired few weapons used by SSG. PHOTO: FILE

PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa made a joint visit to Miramshah in North Waziristan on Monday.

The military and civilian leaders of the country inaugurated new markets, bus terminals and the Ghulam Khan National Logistics Cell (NLC) terminal. Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and Corps Commander Peshawar were also present during the trip.

“Miramshah is the gateway to Central Asia,” said the prime minister while addressing a gathering of tribal elders. “People of FATA should have access to the same facilities as enjoyed by people of Lahore and other Pakistanis.”

“Government and all political parties are serious in bringing FATA into the national mainstream,” PM Abbasi reiterated. “Work for bringing FATA into the national mainstream is seeing rapid development.”

The elders of the Utmanzai tribe demanded fulfilment of promises made to the affectees of Operation Zarb-e-Azb. “The government should give reasonable compensation to the affected traders, shopkeepers and house owners,” the tribal leaders maintained.

 

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Prime Minister Pakistan Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Miran Shah and Ghulam Khan areas of North Waziristan Agency.

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Army chief arrives in Quetta to address Hazara community grievances

Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa during a meeting in Quetta on May 1, 2018.

Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in Quetta on Tuesday, days after two people belonging to the Hazara community were shot dead in the provincial capital.

“COAS arrived at Quetta for an update on security situation and meeting with notables of Hazara Community,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor in a statement.


Earlier today, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal during his visit to the sit-in staged at Zarghoon Road near Balochistan Assembly assured the community of security, and said that law enforcement agencies had been directed to apprehend the culprits behind the recent attacks.

During the visit, Iqbal also reviewed the security situation with Inspector-General Balochistan Moazzam Jah Ansari and Inspector-General Frontier Corps Major General Nadeem Anjum and met with the families of martyred policemen.

The Hazara community members staged demonstrations at three separate locations of the city. They are demanding protection from law enforcement agencies and have requested the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa to visit Quetta.

 

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Pakistan's indigenous Daudson’s PAK-40 Automatic Grenade Launcher Undergoing Pakistani Army Trials.
This AGL Can operate at maximum 55 degree Celsius and minimum -24 Celsius, maximum range 2200m ,weight 41 kg and also can be equipped with Night Vision Scope or thermal sights. https://t.co/FrniJ6t8RP

 

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I really feel for Kashmiri people and I wish they get freedom AAMEEN

 

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Pakistan Army Snipers training on Barrett M-82 Anti Material Rifle chambered in .50BMG round. Its used to target vehicles & fortifications. https://t.co/eeDys5yQ9m

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/991984043632807936

the f#ck is going on here?

 

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Rawalpindi, 3 May 2018:

H.E Mr Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today at GHQ.

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Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of #Turkey, General Hulusi Akar, called on #Pakistan COAS General Qamar Bajwa in #Rawalpindi at the GHQ https://t.co/x5syPHGIXY