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[Imran Khan]

Rawalpindi, November 28: Pakistan contingent, as part of United Nations Missions in Sudan, established a free medical camp in Al Qasam area at Damazin. Thousands of people including women and children were treated in the medical camp.
In the prevailing alarming health situation, local population highly appreciated the gesture of Pakistan contingent for establishing the Medical Camp. The people of Damazin hoped for such camps to be established more often.
Colonel Anjum Irshad, Commander Sector V, speaking on the occasion said that Pakistan Contingent has established 20 medical camps during last one year for the people who have no access to medical facilities and we would continue with such humanitarian initiatives. These medical camps have proved to be a great aid amongst the locals and have certainly helped to earn good will for Pakistani troops among the community.
He also gifted books and sports goods to Rahamataullla the Head Master of the school for distribution among the students.

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A Pakistani soldiers taking a old age women to free medical camp established by Pakistani troops serving under the aegis of United Nations Missions in Sudan, Al Qasam area at Damazin (28-11-08) - Photo ISPR

 

[Imran Khan]

Rawalpindi, November 27: Colonel Commandant Installation Ceremony of Army Medical Corps (AMC) was held at AMC Centre Abbottabad today. Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, was chief guest on the occasion.
While addressing the ceremony General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani lauded the contributions of AMC during war and peace. He stated that Army Medical Corps has been rendering invaluable services not only for Armed Forces of Pakistan but also for the people of Pakistan particularly during disaster relief operations. He appreciated the efforts of AMC in various international relief missions. COAS also lauded the services of Lieutenant General Mushtaq Ahmed (Shaheed), former Surgeon General of Pakistan Army.
Earlier at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Muhammad Rehan Burney, Surgeon General / Director General Medical Services (Inter Services) was installed as the new Colonel Commandant of AMC. Lieutenant General Javed Zia, Adjutant General and Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmood, Corps Commander Rawalpindi also attended the ceremony.
On arrival at the AMC Centre Abbottabad, the Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was received by Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmood, Corps Commander Rawalpindi.

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The Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani pinning the badges of rank on the shoulders of Lieutenant General Muhammad Rehan Burney, to formally install him as the new Colonel Commandant of Army Medical Corps on Thursday. (27-11-2008) Photo ISPR

 

[sohailbutt]

Pakistan to export its tanks​

KARACHI ( 2008-11-26 21:20:14 ) Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar has said that the successful inauguration of 5th IDEAS-2008 will bolster our defence industry and pave the way to project the better image of the Country.

He stated this while visiting the manoeuvres of indigenous built AI-Khalid, Zarar and Saad Main Battle Tanks at EXPO-Centre Karachi here Wednesday.

The Defence Minister said Pakistan has achieved the technical know how to build indigenously the Main Battle Tanks - AI-Khalid AI-Zarar and APCs according to international standards and the nation feels to be proud by the untiring work of our scientists, technicians, engineers to make possible the country self sufficient in the field of defence.

It is hoped that by next year Pakistan will export these Tanks to other countries to earn foreign exchange, he added.

The Minister held a meeting with Chinese and Tanzanian officials at Expo center and discussed bilateral issues to promote interaction among respective defence industries.

Later, addressing a press conference he said that IMF loan is not tied to cut our defence budget but we will promote our defence industry and make it competitive in the realm of sophisticated technology.

AAJ TV : Pakistan Ki Awaz

 

[Imran Khan]

Rawalpindi, December 19: General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today witnessed field firing of an Armoured Brigade at Field Firing Ranges. He appreciated the firing skills and training standards of the individuals and formations involved. While interacting with officers and soldiers he commended their operational preparedness.
On arrival at Ranges the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Ijaz Ahmed Bakhshi, Corps Commander Lahore.

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General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff meeting with troops of an Armoured Brigade at Field Firing Ranges Tilla near Jhelum on Friday. (19-12-2008) – Photo ISPR

 

[Imran Khan]

Rawalpindi, December 18: To pay homage to Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider), Brigadier Rasheed Ahmed Malik laid floral wreath at the grave of the Shaheed in a simple and impressive ceremony held at Pind Malkan. Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz embraced shahadat at Wagha Sector and was awarded Nishan-e-Haider in recognition of his supreme sacrifice in a daring action.
Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) belongs to one of the finest Battalion of the Punjab Regiment known as 33 Muhammadis.

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Brigadier Rasheed Ahmed Malik presenting salute after laying a floral wreath at the mazar of Lance Naik Muhammad Mehfooz Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) at Pind Malkan on Thursday. (18-12-2008) – Photo ISPR

 

[Imran Khan]

Fire destroys army workshop in Pindi
By Mohammad Asghar

Saturday, 20 Dec, 2008 | 04:32 AM PST |

Firefighters arrive at the site of a fire in Rawalpindi.—APP/File

RAWALPINDI: A huge fire destroyed a military workshop in Chaklala Garrison late Friday night, sources told Dawn.
The fire was raging despite attempts by firefighters to control the inferno for more than one hour.
Witnesses in the area said that the fire erupted in the army’s ‘501 Workshop’ at around midnight and shortly engulfed a large part of the workshop, located close to Askari 12 Chaklala Rahimabad.
The firefighters from Rescue 1122, Cantonment and City fire stations rushed to extinguish the fire.
The flames and thick clouds of smoke could be seen from miles; however, there was no report of casualties. Later the fire engines from Islamabad were also called to put out the fire.
The cause of the fire could not be known immediately. Till the filing of this report, the firemen were struggling to control the flames, despite heavy downpour in the city.

 

[Imran Khan]

 

[z9-ec]

18 Malaysian army officers conferred Command and Staff College centenary medals

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur decorated 18 Malaysian army officers with centenary medals of Command and Staff College, Quetta. The medals issued on the completion of hundred years of Command and Staff College were awarded to Malaysia’s serving and retired army officers at a reception held at a local hotel in Malaysia, says a message issued here from Kuala Lumpur.

Commodore Ayaz Ahmed Nasir, Defence Advisor for Pak High Commission in his welcome address said military relations between Pakistan and Malaysia date back to 1959, when Malaysian army officers started receiving training at Pakistan army’s prestigious Command and Staff College.

Later, the High Commissioner decorated medals to the Malaysian officers and graduates of Command and Staff College Quetta at the ceremony, while Chief of Defence Forces of Malaysia, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Abdul Aziz Bin Haji Zainal was the guest of honour.

The recipients among others also include Gen (retd) Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali Bin Haji Che Mat, who attended as Major the course at Command and Staff College, Quetta in 1961 and later on held the appointment of Malaysia’s Chief of Defence Forces.

The function was also attended by senior Malaysian armed forces officers, diplomats, defence attaches, and Pakistani expatriates.

The Command and Staff College, Quetta, is the oldest and the most prestigious institution of the Pakistan Army. It was established in 1905 and is the alma mater of many renowned soldiers from countries around the world.

 

[nitetrogen70]

any of u guys heard of a tank called M1 J10 i heard its the best in the world

 

[Hayreddin]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4: Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani would hold talks this month with US commanders in Washington on defence and counter-terrorism cooperation, an official said on Wednesday.

“This visit is pre-scheduled,” the official, who would not be identified, said. This will be Gen Kayani’s first visit to the United States as head of the army and comes weeks after the new Washington administration took office.

The visit comes in the wake of an intensified Pakistan military offensive against Taliban fighters and extremist militants in the country’s tribal areas and northwest.

Kayani visited the United States previously as head of the Inter-Services Intelligence agency.—AFP

 

[z9-ec]

General Hasan IGSIZ, Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff called on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters on Wednesday(25-02-2009)-Photo ISPR

No 44/2009-ISPR Dated: February 25, 2009

General Hasan IGSIZ, Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff who is heading High Level Military Delegation to attend the 6th HLMDG Meeting, called on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters and exchanged views on regional security situation and bilateral defence ties with focus on tangible measures for bolstering cooperation between the Armed Forces of the two countries.

CJCSC expressed that Pakistan takes pride in its special relations with Turkey because of our common roots, historical linkages, shared heritage and value system, and Islamic identity. The affinity between the two countries is people driven that gives it strength and durability.

General Tariq Majid while lauding Turkey’s contributions in striving for peace and stability in our region, reiterated that GWOT is not about achieving victory but winning hearts and minds. Its legitimacy and focus on political and socio-economic mainstreaming of the affected people is critical to success. The need therefore, is to adopt a changed approach to dealing with the issue more pragmatically than, the hitherto followed policy of excessive reliance on use of force.

 

[ejaz007]

Pak armyman wins Overseas Sword at Sandhurst

SANDHURST: Junior Under Officer Umair Imran Qazi won the Overseas Sword at the British Military Academy on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old Abbottabad-born officer received the honour from British Defence Secretary John Hutton at the Sovereign’s Parade. There were 453 cadets on parade including 42 cadets from 26 countries. However, 199 cadets including 18 foreign cadets from 16 countries passed out and received their commissions. In addition to being judged the best overseas cadet, Umair who will join an armoured corps regiment on his return, also won a clutch of other awards. He won Prince Saud Abdullah prize for obtaining the best aggregate marks in academic subjects, the Pakistan Defence and International Affairs prizes for the best performance in defence and international affairs. Cadets from Bahrain, Botswana, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Uganda and the US also received their commission. app


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[911Turbo]

Pakistan used US aid to fight India: US Pentagon
Pakistan seems to have done one better by using American money to buy American arms. Pentagon reports say arms were bought from America in the years under review with some of Pakistan's own money, some US foreign military financing(FMF), some from what is called excess defense articles and some from a fund known as coalition support funds (CSF) given to Pakistan for fighting terrorists. Pakistan's big-ticket conventional military buys include 18 new F-16 C/D Block 50/52 combat aircraft (valued at $1.43 billion; none delivered yet), F-16 armaments including 500 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles; 1,450 2,000-pound bombs; 500 JDAM tail kits for gravity bombs and 1,600 enhanced paveway laser-guided kits, also used for gravity bombs ($629 million); 100 Harpoon anti-ship missiles ($298 million); 500 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles ($95 million) and six Phalanx close-in naval guns ($80 million). Pentagon concluded $4.89 billion worth foreign military sales (FMS) agreements ith Pakistan between 2002 and 2008, although the bulk includes theF-16 sales. The US gave $1.9 billion foreign military financing with what it calls a "base programme" of $300 million a year from 2005-2009. It is this that has been used to buy US military equipment.
What else did Pakistan buy with this money? Eight P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft and their refurbishment (valued at $474 million); about 5,250 TOW anti-armor missiles ($186 million; 2,007 delivered); more than 5,600 military radio sets ($163 million); six AN/TPS-77 surveillance radars ($100 million); six C-130E transport aircraft and their refurbishment ($76 million); and 20 AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters granted under EDA, then refurbished ($48 million, 12 delivered, 8 pending refurbishment for an additional $65 million). Pakistan bought some other stuff with a mixture of its own money and FMF funds. These include up to 60 Mid-Life Update kits for F-16A/B combat aircraft (valued at $891 million, with $477 million of this in FMF, Pakistan currently plans to purchase 35 such kits); and 115 M-109 self-propelled howitzers ($87 million, with $53 million in FMF). Pakistan also has been granted US defense supplies as Excess Defense Articles (EDA). While India has been celebrating the arrival of its Phalcon Awacs systems, Pakistan got the Pentagon to transfer three P3-B aircraft as EDA grants which would be modified to house the E-2C-Hawkeye airborne early warning systems worth $855 million. Last week the Pakistan air force chief announced that these "eyes in the sky" would be delivered "very soon". Pakistan also got 14 F-16A/B combat aircraft and 39 T-37 military trainer jets. To fight terror, Pakistan has been given 26 Bell 412 utility helicopters, along with related parts and maintenance, valued at $235 million. Finally, under 1206 and Frontier Corps Authorities, the US has provided Pakistan with helicopter spare parts, night vision goggles, radios, body armor, helmets, first aid kits, litters, and other individual soldier equipment. Pakistan is not inadequately equipped or trained to fight terror. If it wants, Pakistan can fight terror several times over. But it is seen to be preparing for conflict with India.

 

[SEAL]

Rawalpindi - June 21, 2009 Last Updated:21/06/2009 14:16:00
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani left today for Russia on one day official visit. During his visit, COAS is scheduled to meet the senior civil and military leadership of Russia.

source:ISPR

 

[Munir]

H Khan
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Re: Pak Army related discussions: May - July 2009
KSA has in principle agreed to buy 150 Al-Khalid tanks worth $600 million. All trails are completed and some modification have already made to Al-Khalid.

1- Trials at 55 C were successful with very fine dust not making any impediment on the engine and performance of the tank.

2- Turret power control now is all electrically controlled backed by manual control (KSA)

3- A new European Renk LSG 3000 transmission has been incorporated (KSA)

4- There is some type of ‘special’ armor has been installed. During trails this ‘special’ armor (on the hull and turret) tested through live firing which defeated all types of 120 & 125 mm tank projectiles. (PA & KSA)

5- Modifications have been completed which resulted in increasing the 125 mm rounds from 39 to 49

6- Ammo storage for 12.7 & 7.62 mm has increased from 1,000 to 1,500 and 4,000 to 7,100 rounds respectively, thus, making Al-Khalid the most heavily weaponized tank in the world.

7- The power pack (engine, transmission & cooling system) can be removed in 30 minutes and reinstalled in 35 minutes.

8- KSA Al-Khalid will be equipped with A/C, APU, DDP (PA also), IBMS (PA also), and active threat-protection system

But the sad part is this: KSA is not signing the contract because of …..
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